CM/ECF Client Requirements :
Most offices already have the required hardware and software for CM/ECF.
However, there may be a few additional items you will need to get
started. To operate CM/ECF, you must have the following
hardware/software:
1. Personal Computer
Computer running a standard platform such as Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,
2000, XP, or Macintosh. We recommend a personal computer with a Pentium
II chip or better running with 32MB of RAM or better. We recommend at
least 64MB of RAM and preferably 128MB. Slower PCs, beginning with at
least a 486DX chip at 66MHZ, will work but so poorly that it would not
make economic sense to try. The faster, the better. The computer should
have adequate hard disk storage also. We recommend 10GB or more.
2. Internet Access
Connect through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), using point-to-point
protocol (PPP). If using a modem, a minimum connection speed of 56kps is
needed. High-speed Internet access is highly recommended, but not
required. (i.e. cable modems, DSL, etc.) Note: Connection can be made at
speeds less than the recommended 56kps. However, system performance may
be less than optimal (i.e. slow response time and access).
3. Web Browser
Netscape browser version 4.6 or 4.7, or Microsoft's Internet Explorer
version 5.5 are compatible. Do not use any version of Netscape higher
than 4.7 or America Online’s (AOL) version of Netscape. You can download
the appropriate Netscape version FREE from
http://www.netscape.com/download/archive
4. Adobe Acrobat
CM/ECF requires documents to be filed in portable document format (PDF).
Adobe Acrobat PDF Writer Software converts documents from word processor
format to PDF. Acrobat Writer versions 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, & 6.x adequately
meet the CM/ECF filing requirements. Note: This is something you will have to purchase -
downloading from the Internet only gives you Acrobat Reader and will not
allow you to convert documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be used to
view, print and download documents only, it cannot be used for creating
or converting documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for download
FREE at http://www.adobe.com
5. Scanner
For paper only documents which are not stored in a software format.
(Such as exhibits)
Note: Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Available ISPs can be found by looking through the Yellow Pages under
“Internet”. The providers listed throughout the Yellow Pages can assist
you in answering any questions you may have and finding a solution that
works for you.
