Comments on: Macs Practice Law Week: Web Resources for Mac-Using Lawyers and Those Who Want to Be

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:44:40 +0000

Erik, you’re very welcome! (Sorry I missed this comment — not sure how. )

By: Erik

Erik — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:00:35 +0000

Sheryl,

Thanks for the link to MLS!

By: Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:20:34 +0000

Have a look at rocketmatter (http://www.rocketmatter.com)… it looks like a good solution for small office matter management and billing.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:05:19 +0000

Welcome Joe! To answer your questions: Safari should have no trouble at all with big websites. I’d think of likely culprits as being, in no particular order: need for additional memory in your Macbook or Macbook Pro; Bellsouth service; possible router issue if you’re wireless (blockages like walls and heavy furniture can impede load time).

With respect to the whole “change” issue … eh, that’s a tough call. If your assistant is a good one, I can certainly understand not wanting to do anything that might cause her to look elsewhere. But honestly – with the right training, anyone should be able to use a Mac.

In fact, it’s honestly easier, in my opinion, to operate a Mac than to operate Windows — with the caveat that often a reluctance to change mindsets and become a beginner again can easily make it seem harder.

Look at your reasons for switching. If they’re valid (you want to lower tech costs and down time, you’re more comfortable with the platform, you’re interested in better performance, security, and flexibility), then plan the switch well, and invest in some objective (i.e., third-party) training for your assistant. Don’t do it yourself — it’s like teaching your kid to drive. You’ll both just end up angry at each other!

Good luck! Let us know what you decide.

By: Joe Lyles

Joe Lyles — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:36:39 +0000

Glad I found this after searching on your name, after seeing your entry about your mysterious past as an actress on Solosez. Here are a couple of questions: I us a Mac notebook at home and find that it often has trouble with big websites like EBAY. Is this because of Safari or because my Bellsouth service is slower at home or because….. I have thought about using Macs in my law office, but my assistant would probably have a heartattack if she had to learn something new on the computer–she doesn’t like change. Any advice?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:52:09 +0000

Thanks Sheryl.