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Introducing AbacusLaw 2012
AbacusLaw 2012 introduces numerous user-requested features to improve productivity and usability.
Warning: If you believe, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” you need to read this now!
Technology works like dogs years. Every technology year that goes by is more like 7 calendar years due to constant changes. Abacus works very hard to keep you competitive by constantly updating AbacusLaw. That’s the only way we can incorporate new technologies and remain compatible with your existing computers. And that means we can only support prior versions for three years (21 dog years) from the release date. If you’re using a prior version of AbacusLaw that is more than three years old, you’re going to have a problem that may shut down your law office. Why? Read on.
It’s not if, but when. Here’s why you should expect problems with prior versions of software.
Problems with older versions of all software, including AbacusLaw, are caused by the continuous updates and patches that happen automatically on your computer and server to Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Outlook, Adobe, iTunes and virtually every other program on your computer. (To view these updates go to Start/Control Panel/Programs/Installed Updates). These updates have the potential to, and occasionally do, cause problems with previously installed software. For example, a patch to Outlook might cause a problem with linking emails to AbacusLaw. To resolve these problems, we reprogram AbacusLaw and update your installation. We do that for all supported versions, however, due to changes in programming tools and hardware, we no longer have the capability to reprogram versions older than three years.
You are always best protected by using the most current version of every program.
What versions of AbacusLaw are currently supported?
We are currently supporting AbacusLaw 2010, AbacusLaw 2011 and AbacusLaw 2012.
| Version | Release Year | Age in Technology “Dog” Years | Status |
| 21 | 2012 | Current | Supported |
| 20 | 2010 | 14 | Supported |
| 19 | 2009 | 21 | Supported |
| 18 | 2007 | 35 | Not supported |
| 17 | 2006 | 42 | Not supported |
| 16 | 2004 | 56 | Not supported |
| 15 | 2003 | 63 | Not supported |
How can I upgrade?
Request a quote or call 800-726-3339.
All Abacus updates come with a 100-day money-back guarantee. Upon upgrading, the data from your old version is copied and converted to the new version. Your old version will remain usable. Data entered into the upgrade version will not be available in the old version.
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Smart Phone Synchronization Support
AbacusLaw allows you to synchronize your calendar and contacts with your smart phone or tablet.
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AbacusLaw Listserv Membership
Join the AbacusLaw Listserv to find out what other AbacusLaw users are doing in their practices. Easily connect with Abacus users across the nation to ask questions, get answers, collaborate on ideas and share helpful tips and tricks to improve your practice. On the first of each month you’ll receive a special tip to help you use AbacusLaw better.
How to join
- Send a blank email to abacus-subscribe@abacuslistserv.com.
- Click the confirmation link in the email you receive. It’s that easy.
The listserv is open to all Abacus users.
We’d like to give a special thank you to our valued customer, John H. Bedard, Jr., Esq., from Atlanta, Georgia for setting this up and running it. Mr. Bedard founded Bedard Law Group, P.C. in 2009 to help creditors, debt collectors, and debt purchasers stay in compliance with the laws regulating their businesses and to handle their defense litigation. Mr. Bedard can be reached directly at jbedard@bedardlawgroup.com.
