TechnoLawyer: Networking/Operating Systems

TechnoLawyer member Robert Fleming writes: "A small note of help for lawyers who might be considering trying Linux in the law office. There is a quiet listserver devoted to just that population (with a number of Time Matters users participating, as it happens).  You can subscribe at this link as well as search and review the archives."

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Recently, TechnoLawyer member M. Norton asked about setting up a VPN between two law offices, and wondered if Lotus Notes would be the best solution for sharing firm-related data.  TechnoLawyer member Dick Adams responds: "Take a look at Amicus X. With its browser based approach, its a natural for access across the Internet and it's designed from the ground up for attorneys -- something you surely can't say about Notes."

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TechnoLawyer member and IP Memes author Stephen Nipper writes with some helpful tips about Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2): "It seems Microsoft is tired of catching all of the blame every time a new security threat, worm or virus is found, so in SP2 various steps have been taken to better lock down Windows XP. For instance, the firewall and "Windows Update" will be automatically turned on. For many of our offices, the result may be quite a headache. If you don't have a dedicated IT guy/gal already planning the upgrade/update, all you ever need to know about SP2 can be found in the August 2004 edition of Scot's Newsletter."

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Given all the discussion lately of replacing Windows with Linux, TechnoLawyer member Ed Dodds suggests that those interested check out CodeWeavers, which makes a product called CrossOver Office that can run Windows applications, such as Microsoft Office, in Linux.

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