Crash course in Windows; Microsoft's newest operating system may not always be the best choice

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Most law offices choosing a computer operating system face the Microsoft Corp's Windows software: Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows 98. Whether an upgrade to Windows 98 or the more powerful Windows NT makes sense depends mainly on how often your current system crashes. A crash several times weekly is definitely a signal to upgrade. Being a pure 32-bit operating system, Windows NT is more stable than other Microsoft alternatives. Even Microsoft's marketers seem to recognize that the future points toward Windows NT. However, those running older programs or preserving less powerful hardware should stay with Windows 95 or 98.

Evaluation, Product information, Microsoft Corp., Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, MSFT

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When the gig is up: buy only what you need because upgrades will always be with us

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Law office computer systems are often used inefficiently, with too much storage space wasted on upgrades and programs. Measuring the ratio of programs to actual stored data can help attorneys evaluate if too much space has been allotted for unneeded programs. Hard disk management can then accomplished by cutting back on unnecessary programs and making realistic use of the programs that are actually needed for daily work.

Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, Computer storage devices, Rigid Disk Drives, Hard disk drives, Hard disks

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Internet: who needs it? Law office managers must set policy for online access and limitations

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Electronic mail access is the most important feature of the Internet for law firms. World Wide Web access is important too and should be metered if possible. If not metered, written policies can help obviate security risks and discourage distraction. Office managers can consider allowing downloading only by authorized personnel but should not worry too much about viruses.

Internet, Legal information systems, Legal information services

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