Here is email I received from the Jefferson County Clerk's office today: Robert, Unfortunately, I don't have any progress to report with our current software. However, in our 2004 budget I have included money to replace our current Internet application with one that does not require interaction with the AFP Viewer. We have talked to our current software vendor, ACS, about a product called VisualGov that is currently in use in Middlesex County, New Jersey (http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/records/). The drawback to that system is that it is server-based and, as a result, has very slow response times. We are also looking into the possibility of having a custom application created by a company called Twinstar, Inc. who has provided imaging support for us in the past. The Twinstar solution would be AS/400-based and very fast. It would also have the advantage of being able to be customized on the fly by Clerk's Office personnel. The budget item has made it through the review process here in the Clerk's Office, but will need to be reviewed and approved by the Metro Council when they look at our overall budget at the end of this year. If all goes well, we could be working on a replacement by first quarter 2004. I wish I had something more immediate for you!
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