Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 00:18:29 -0400
From: Paul Daniel Bigham <teachdan_at_tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Online ordering forms
Looking ahead the government has approved the use of computer signatures on
legal documents. This and upcoming file sharing software will make forms a
useful tool. Advantages of using online forms is when they need changing you
don't have to throw away expensive forms that were printed before the
change. They can be duplicated and emailed at a cost of $0.00 if they are
not printed. I just completed buying a computer from Dell and all the
financial paperwork was completed online. I have a copy but no need to print
it and waste paper. I will also be able to find it when I need it unlike if
was a piece of paper. Even if I had an incredible filing system it could be
filed under something I might forget. With the computer I can search on
document name, creation date, etc to find it if I forget. I also have it
backed up and can search old back up archives. You are correct when you say
electronic forms are not always the easiest or best way to go but I believe
in the future with proper advances in human thinking and technology this
will be an argument much like the one in the past over the use of an ink
well pen vs. a ballpoint. I don't see many people using the ink well today.
Paul (Danny) Bigham Information Specialist
7025 35th. Terrace North
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33710
teachdan_at_tampabay.rr.com
(727)345-6230
Received on Fri Sep 22 2000 - 15:06:39 EDT