The personal computer is finally becoming a very useful tool for more people than just geeks. Once upon a time, only top secret scientists had access to this computer, the ENIAC and by its looks it must have taken a degree in physics to be able to operate it.
So today was interesting. I’ve got a better idea of what I’m in store for in regards to getting the Zivley law firm up and running as a real LawTechFirm. The following factors will come into play:
#1 A Firm Wide Hardware Upgrade. Perry, Harriett and Monique, (Perry’s legal assistant) all need new computers. We’re talking Win2000 OS, early model Dell desktops, and a copying machine from the Xerox darkage. You’re probably asking yourself: Is this overhaul going to be Mac or Windows? And that’s why I made a poll so be sure to let us know what you would choose. (Harriett votesMac!)
#2 A Crash Course in Computing. This stemmed from Harriett telling me today that she didn’t know how to bookmark a webpage. Also, when she downloads an attachment from an e-mail, she can never find out where the file ends up going. I think we can all remember those days. =)
Just think, I’m hoping that in less than 30 days Harriett will be publishing her own blog with podcasts and videos. Never the less, Harriett’s troubles are very common growing pains that most users experience when learning to use the web. Don’t lose any sleep Harriett, I’ll help get you up to speed!
#3 Installing Software & Web Applications. Listed below are a few applications that I am recommending for the Zivley firm to install on all of their machines.
Software: PhotoshopCS; PowerpointXp; WordXp; Acrobat7
Web-app: Gmail; Flickr; Firefox
Plug-ins: RSSWizz; Del.icio.us; flickr uploader
I’ll add more later (like video and audio editing software.) If you have any suggestions please leave a comment.
#4 Let The Blogging Begin! After getting our systems aligned we can then dive head first into the action. I know of no better way to start a fire than to strike a match with a little fuel. I hope that this blog contributes to the fuel!
After milestone #1 is complete, everything will seamlessly begin falling in to place. It’s been my experience in the digital life that after all the R&D is wrapped up and we have our direction and focus assembled, everything else comes together super fast and the next thing you know you’re Live! with the jury is in the back room deliberating.
Lastly, I want to publicly thank The Zivleys for retaining my services and skill-set to assist them in launching a weblog. I’m honored to work with professionals that set their fears aside and step over what is considered to be the norm to try something new. I’m not making any promises here, but if you continue to approach the web as a new medium of communication and truly put your heart into it, sweetness is sure to follow. Things are just getting heated up!
Next Week: I’ll be computer shopping with the Zivley’s. So be sure to tune back in for a zoomed in lens showcasing how attorneys go about buying their computers. You’ll also get to see how filming a sales person during a ‘buy moment’ directly effects the bottom line. Maybe one day I’ll be able to trade pixelspace for a new computer, to bad I don’t have any traffic here yet…
Featured Link: Noah photographs himself everyday for 6 years. Here’s his 6 years in about 5 mins.
-Posted by Jamie Parks on Sep 08, 2006 at 01:53 AM