[frank1992]

We have a heavy blizzard, so that the roads are blocked, I can not drive to my main office. I have decided to perform my tasks at home. Now, I can not decide what to buy: computer, modem so forth, because I am not a specialist on it. If you can help with your ideas, please give me some more information about it

[Fr_Chuck]

What are you duties, what type of requirements are there.

[frank1992]

Simply to type the documents, sometimes print them or send over the net

[ScottGem]

You should get a broadband connection (cable or DSL). But just about any computer currently on the market will be sufficient.

Also will your emplioyer agree to it? How will you get the text for you to type?

[Wondergirl]

You must have a computer now. Dial-up or cable or DSL? Do you have a Word program? Do you need a special program for the work documents?

[frank1992]

Thank's a lot

[frank1992]

No there is no need for special programs, the Microsoft is enough

[Wondergirl]

How could you get work to do? Can you access your workplace email, etc. from home now? Why would you need a computer and modem? Don't you have them now?

[frank1992]

As I could understand the cable or DSL and computer of any type is enough is that right?

[frank1992]

I do have computer now, but it is actually not mine, my friend's, and he is not an expert as well. Just sorry for the stupidness, I don't want to waste my money and buy some other stuff.

[Wondergirl]

On bad-weather days or sick days, I was able to do some of my work at home using Word and Excel and an email connection with my workplace, plus my work passwords got me into the company database while at home. I have an ancient computer and DSL.

[frank1992]

OK thank you, I will try. You have been helpful a lot. Wondergirl

[frank1992]

Wondergirl do you work somewhere?

[Wondergirl]

I was forced by illness to retire about six months ago. I had worked at that place for 25 years.

[ScottGem]

Yes the broadband connection and any computer is enough to prepare the documents and get them to your employer, but your bigger problem is how they will get the work to you. That's why I asked if they have agreed to it.

There is an issue if you will have to connect to the employer's network. If so the IT dept may require some minimum specs.

[frank1992]

I think they will prove it, because our boss said to send him via e-mail all documents and other stuff. Thank's a lot

[ScottGem]

You still haven't answered the question of how you are going to get the work you have to type.