Other Gadgets (general gadgets)

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by pony_trekker

In my place, they claim "security issues."

Mine implemented a new policy for remote access that requires spyware and antivirus software, that they supply at no charge. You have to prove you have it with a screenshot. I haven't determined whether a screenshot of the OS X label will suffice.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Mine implemented a new policy for remote access that requires spyware and antivirus software, that they supply at no charge. You have to prove you have it with a screenshot. I haven't determined whether a screenshot of the OS X label will suffice.

Porn at work, yes or no?

[pony_trekker]

Mac book pros get an upgrade

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
We will have about 200 users. I know it's shocking. I always said that if I wanted to do this sort of thing, I would start my own consulting firm.

I need something that categorizes created word processing documents such as briefs, letters, etc. and by type, matter number. That sort of thing.

For your size firm, just go with industry standards, which means iManage for document management (clear standard) and probably CMS for billing (less clear standard) and outlook for emails. If nothing else, this means fewer laterals will need to learn something new.

Do you have professional IT staff? If so, they should put all the proposals together. But a consultant also takes the political risk off.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
Mac book pros get an upgrade

Bastard! what to do.....what to do......aayyy yi yi.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
For your size firm, just go with industry standards, which means iManage for document management (clear standard) and probably CMS for billing (less clear standard) and outlook for emails. If nothing else, this means fewer laterals will need to learn something new.

I have brought the products up to the administrative bosses and they have just ignored it. So we will continue to save letters and briefs whenever and wherever we want.

Do you have professional IT staff? If so, they should put all the proposals together. But a consultant also takes the political risk off.

We hire the jackasses that aren't smart nough to get in a Career Builder commercial.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
Bastard! what to do.....what to do......aayyy yi yi.

I was "" this close to buying one today on impulse. 2 gigs RAM, 2.33 processor 120 GB HD all for 2599.

Searching information? Difficult to find? But not for you if you use Sniperpoint 2.0.! Take an accurate shot.
What do you think? http://www.sniperpoint.com

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by SniperP
Searching information? Difficult to find? But not for you if you use Sniperpoint 2.0.! Take an accurate shot.
What do you think? http://www.sniperpoint.com

Best. Sock. Ever.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Best. Sock. Ever.

I miss Park

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I miss Park

2. I was awaiting his take on the Michael Richards incident.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
For your size firm, just go with industry standards, which means iManage for document management (clear standard) and probably CMS for billing (less clear standard) and outlook for emails. If nothing else, this means fewer laterals will need to learn something new.

Do you have professional IT staff? If so, they should put all the proposals together. But a consultant also takes the political risk off.

The other two document managment systems I've seen are WorldDocs and Hummingbird. WorldDocs, from a user perspective, is about the same as iManage, although each has its quirks. I think iManage is a little smoother, but then it's what I learned first. Hummingbird I've only seen demo-ed, so I'm less certain how close it is.

Both iManage and WorldDocs, once installed and configured, are pretty easy to use. Instead of the standard "Save" dialog box, the DMS box pops up when you choose "Save" and it requires that you enter client number, matter number, document type, person drafting, person typing and a more lengthy name. Each will also track versions. You have to make an effort to override the system and save locally: enough effort to make it not worth while to buck the system, but not so much that it is impossible to save locally when necessary. Everyone will bitch for about 3 days, then accept the new system, except two secretaries who will never get it and who will have to leave. 6 months later no one will be able to conceive how you got along without it.

I've worked with iManage configured for an 8 attorney firm and a 250 attorney firm. It worked well in both places, but there was a pretty serious server for the bigger firm and searches could still be a little slow if not well defined (search: File text contains "Motion" AND "Dismiss") and run in the middle of the day.

One other thing - properly configured, iManage will allow secure access to documents via a web browser.

[Sparklehorse]

Originally posted by baltassoc
The other two document managment systems I've seen are WorldDocs and Hummingbird. WorldDocs, from a user perspective, is about the same as iManage, although each has its quirks. I think iManage is a little smoother, but then it's what I learned first. Hummingbird I've only seen demo-ed, so I'm less certain how close it is.

Both iManage and WorldDocs, once installed and configured, are pretty easy to use. Instead of the standard "Save" dialog box, the DMS box pops up when you choose "Save" and it requires that you enter client number, matter number, document type, person drafting, person typing and a more lengthy name. Each will also track versions. You have to make an effort to override the system and save locally: enough effort to make it not worth while to buck the system, but not so much that it is impossible to save locally when necessary. Everyone will bitch for about 3 days, then accept the new system, except two secretaries who will never get it and who will have to leave. 6 months later no one will be able to conceive how you got along without it.

I've worked with iManage configured for an 8 attorney firm and a 250 attorney firm. It worked well in both places, but there was a pretty serious server for the bigger firm and searches could still be a little slow if not well defined (search: File text contains "Motion" AND "Dismiss") and run in the middle of the day.

One other thing - properly configured, iManage will allow secure access to documents via a web browser.

I'm not really answering the question but thought it might interest some folks to know about this site:

http://www.technolawyer.com/

I found out about it by reading an article in the state bar association newsletter.

[pony_trekker]

My firm has advised me that it is too cheap to provide anything other than a cardboard box so thanks anyway.

[Alex_de_Large]

I just ordered myself a BB Pearl, which was released for Cingular today. Has anyone been using one on TMo?