Taking the plunge; getting started on PCs

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Attorneys who are not yet computer-literate but wish to attain this goal have a number of resources at their disposal. Most law firm use IBM-compatible personal computers and do word processing with the WordPerfect program. A number of products focus on these two technologies. 'WordPerfect in One Hour for Lawyers' is a 34-page learning tool for WordPerfect basics. 'A Short Course on Personal Computers' by Perry Radoff is a 50-page learning tool which explains not only the personal computer but also networks and printers.

Management, Computer literacy

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Technology: boon or bust?

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Law firms hoping to gain from an investment in technology must make planning for this investment integral to law firm planning as a whole. Technology use should focus on enhancing services for existing clients and helping with the technical portions of legal writing and research so as to free up attorney time for clients. Technology can also help with administrative functions. A well-planned investment will decrease operating costs and help provide legal services with fewer human resources.

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Beyond the threshold

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Attorneys' computer literacy has increased enough so that they can use legal technology to leverage information. Local area networks (LANs) provide a basis for this practice. The use of 'groupware,' or LAN software, is growing in law firms. Examples of groupware include software enabling group drafting, work product data bases and LAN-based electronic mail. Automated document assembly can also help to leverage information.

Usage, Local area networks

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