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Paisley · 10-06-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
I think we pay like $20/mo for Earthlink dial-up. We've sort of been on the "we'll go broadband when we get a new computer" path. And now we've got the new computer, so...

We have DSL through Verizon for $14/mo. It's plenty fast. Time for you to upgrade.

robustpuppy · 10-06-2006, 10:21 PM

Anybody have a good speakerphone at home with good voice quality on the other end -- that is, a decent mic? I've got a conference call on Monday (!)- an all day drafting session (!)- and I want the option of doing it from home. I'm actually going to be participating from time to time rather than putting the sucker on mute and surfing the net, and I don't want to be some lame-ass, can't-travel- to- the-client- because-she's lactating, crappy- inaudible-speakerphone-mic-having, passive-aggressive, this-is-what-you-get for-making-me-work-today kind of associate.

Well, actually, I don't mind any of those things, except having the crappy speakerphone. That's annoying.

All I need is a corded phone - don't need VM, caller ID, or anything else.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-06-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Anybody have a good speakerphone at home with good voice quality on the other end -- that is, a decent mic? I've got a conference call on Monday (!)- an all day drafting session (!)- and I want the option of doing it from home. I'm actually going to be participating from time to time rather than putting the sucker on mute and surfing the net, and I don't want to be some lame-ass, can't-travel- to- the-client- because-she's lactating, crappy- inaudible-speakerphone-mic-having, passive-aggressive, this-is-what-you-get for-making-me-work-today kind of associate.

Well, actually, I don't mind any of those things, except having the crappy speakerphone. That's annoying.

All I need is a corded phone - don't need VM, caller ID, or anything else.

How's your cell phone plan?

And does your cell phone have bluetooth?

If you have enough minutes, get a decent bluetooth headset, and you'll be better off than with a speaker.

robustpuppy · 10-06-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
How's your cell phone plan?

And does your cell phone have bluetooth?

If you have enough minutes, get a decent bluetooth headset, and you'll be better off than with a speaker.

I've got a 2+ year old Samsung - A610 I think -- it was free with the Verizon plan.
No bluetooth. Plus, the phone won't hold its charge for eight hours.

taxwonk · 10-06-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by pony_trekker
Currently, my firm has no document management system. I am serious. Files are stored on hard drives whever the saver feels like saving. The PCs are networked but there is no systematic approach to anything and no one is required, taught or encouraged to save anything in any particular place. I have tried to bring this up for years but the response I get when I am looking for a brief to remand is "Just ask around."

Now, however, I have a big person's ear for like six minutes so I put these questions to you:

What document management systems do you guys use?

Is there a system that will work symbiotically with an imaging system?

If you get a good scanner, it should come with a decent enough doc management system for a small firm. If you have more than 12-15 users, you should probably get a designer to recommend both hardware and software, and tweak it for your firm's needs.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-06-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
I've got a 2+ year old Samsung - A610 I think -- it was free with the Verizon plan.
No bluetooth. Plus, the phone won't hold its charge for eight hours.

2+ years? You're eligible for an upgrade! (and you could plug it in).

Problem is that most phones built for consumers have very basic speakerphones. They're okay for listening, but the mic sucks.

Can you borrow a polycom from the office for the day?

pony_trekker · 10-07-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
If you get a good scanner, it should come with a decent enough doc management system for a small firm. If you have more than 12-15 users, you should probably get a designer to recommend both hardware and software, and tweak it for your firm's needs.

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.

taxwonk · 10-07-2006, 04:12 PM

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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.

You need a consultant. Most document management systems work on file cabinet and drawer concepts. They assign a document number automatically, but someone will need to set up the fields to enter/search and also to set up different subdirectories for each user, which you will also want with that many users.

pony_trekker · 10-07-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
You need a consultant. Most document management systems work on file cabinet and drawer concepts. They assign a document number automatically, but someone will need to set up the fields to enter/search and also to set up different subdirectories for each user, which you will also want with that many users.

Figured that. After I was volunteered for the task, I figured "What the fuck am I doing this for?" Just 'cause the partners are to stupid to realize we are wasting 1/2 of our time looking for stuff, I am supposed to act like McKinsey & Co. for free?

So what I was looking to do is get some product names, bring some people in and leave it at that.

notcasesensitive · 10-07-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by pony_trekker
Figured that. After I was volunteered for the task, I figured "What the fuck am I doing this for?" Just 'cause the partners are to stupid to realize we are wasting 1/2 of our time looking for stuff, I am supposed to act like McKinsey & Co. for free?

So what I was looking to do is get some product names, bring some people in and leave it at that.

Both firms I have worked for use iManage. Pretty user friendly. No idea about expense of that system. I think it is the big firm standard, but maybe it has some competition.

taxwonk · 10-07-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Both firms I have worked for use iManage. Pretty user friendly. No idea about expense of that system. I think it is the big firm standard, but maybe it has some competition.

Most of the billing and time management systems have document management modules. You might want to start there simply because you know it will be compatible with your other systems. Another one I used at my last form was called DMS. I have no idea who the vendor is.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Penske_Account · 10-20-2006, 05:33 PM

I think i am shelving the plans for a mac for now, as it will be too painful dealing with IT on it (instead we will go apple at home come january).

I am leaning towards Sony Vaio now. Dream specs please?

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-20-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by Penske_Account
I think i am shelving the plans for a mac for now, as it will be too painful dealing with IT on it (instead we will go apple at home come january).

What are they telling you? It's BS, whatever it is . . .

Penske_Account · 10-20-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
What are they telling you? It's BS, whatever it is . . .

I know, but with slave as my witness, it ain't worth having to deal with. most days i am only a few steps away from taking a run at hurling myself out of my window as it is. more it headaches will cinch that deal. then my former wife will be out boozing it up for years to come with the kids insurance proceeds. i ain't give her that satisfaction.

pony_trekker · 10-20-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by Penske_Account
I think i am shelving the plans for a mac for now, as it will be too painful dealing with IT on it (instead we will go apple at home come january).

Translation: My IT people are stupider than pony's.

In my place, they claim "security issues." This is the same place that blocks the SDNY web page but lets me get to girlsgonewild.com