TechnoLawyer: Desktop PCs/Servers

Coming August 4, 2005 to Answers to Questions: Cynthia Zook explains how to tame Outlook's auto-address completion feature (the postscript to Cynthia's Post features additional advice from TechnoLawyer members Melinda Benanti, Pamela Coleman, Kath Gilliam, David Parker, and Walter Sanchez). Also in this issue, Martin Pagel discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various electronic forms solutions, Diana Brodman Summers compares VersusLaw to Westlaw, George Tanguay discusses his the pros and cons of various legal research tools, and Bryan Morin checks in with his opinion of Dell's tech support. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming April 29, 2005 to Fat Friday: David Umbaugh reflects on how technology has enabled him to reduce his staff by nearly 50% over the past three years, Richard Siferd serves up three tips for buying legal software that will surely generate some controversy, Spencer Rhodes explores the shortcomings of the two leading image formats (PDF and TIFF), and Derek Stolp adds his two cents to the recent debate over using cheap PCs in a law firm. Lastly, Steven Finell responds to my comment about last year's presidential election with an essay that belongs in the Washington Post though we're happy to have it in Fat Friday. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming April 22, 2005 to Fat Friday: Rory Sanchez explores whether cheap PCs make sense for law firms, explains "TOC" in plain English, and recommends the ultimate monitor setup for lawyers. Additionally, Nathaniel Barber reviews the Hummingbird DM document management system in a public law office setting, while Steven Schwaber and Gil Aguiles weigh in with their respective advice on low-end PCs and monitors. If you're in the market for a PC, monitor, or document management system, don't miss this edition. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming April 21, 2005 to Answers to Questions: William Egger provides the most comprehensive review of CompuLaw we've ever seen (he also reviews Amicus Attorney for good measure); James Covington reports that he has found a replacement for HP's beloved but star-crossed CapShare handheld scanner, Mark Klarich explains why he uses two computers and which ones he chose, and Brent Riggs notes the distinction between Reveal Codes and Reveal Formatting while Alan Garber explains why both have become passe — relics of a bygone era. Don't miss this issue.

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Published Mondays and Thursdays, Answers to Questions is a twice weekly newsletter in which TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers (including you if you join TechnoLawyer). Like all of our newsletters, it's free. Please subscribe now.