Free case software for linux

CLASS HIERARCHY

Hash::Case
is a Tie::StdHash
is a Tie::Hash

SYNOPSIS

use Hash::Case::Lower;
tie my(%lchash), Hash::Case::Lower;
$lchash{StraNGeKeY} = 3;
print keys %lchash; # strangekey

Hash::Case is the base class for various classes which tie special treatment for the casing of keys. Be aware of the differences in implementation: Lower and Upper are tied native hashes: these hashes have no need for hidden fields or other assisting data structured. A case Preserve hash will actually create three hashes.

The following strategies are implemented:

Hash::Case::Lower (native hash)

Keys are always considered lower case. The internals of this module translate any incoming key to lower case before it is used.

Hash::Case::Upper (native hash)

Like the ::Lower, but then all keys are always translated into upper case. This module can be of use for some databases, which do translate everything to capitals as well. To avoid confusion, you may want to have you own internal Perl hash do this as well.

Hash::Case::Preserve

The actual casing is ignored, but not forgotten.

METHODS

tie HASH, TIE, [VALUES,] OPTIONS

Tie the HASH with the TIE package which extends Hash::Case. The OPTIONS differ per implementation: read the manual page for the package you actually use. The VALUES is a reference to an array containing key-value pairs, or a reference to a hash: they fill the initial hash.

Examples:

my %x;
tie %x, Hash::Case::Lower;
$x{Upper} = 3;
print keys %x; # upper

my @y = (ABC => 3, DeF => 4);
tie %x, Hash::Case::Lower, @y;
print keys %x; # abc def

my %z = (ABC => 3, DeF => 4);
tie %x, Hash::Case::Lower, %z;
addPairs PAIRS

Specify an even length list of alternating key and value to be stored in the hash.

addHashData HASH

Add the data of a hash (passed as reference) to the created tied hash. The existing values in the hash remain, the keys are adapted to the needs of the the casing.

setHash HASH

The functionality differs for native and wrapper hashes. For native hashes, this is the same as first clearing the hash, and then a call to addHashData. Wrapper hashes will use the hash you specify here to store the data, and re-create the mapping hash.

Kumula Cases is a case management software for lawyers (similar to programs like Amicus Attorney or RA-Micro), based upon the Kumula package. It was part of my diploma thesis and consists of multiple parts:

Cases:

The main application for handling the case files. It shows active and closed case files, and also the appointments and time limits of all cases. When opening a case file, it starts "CaseData", which is merely an "internal" application.

CaseData

Displays the content of one case file. Because of splitting the case management and the case contents, its possible to:

- work with different cases at the same time
- open a case from Cases and Clients (see below)
- open a case directly from your desktop (if you create a shortcut there)
This case content program is also modular and brings the following modules with it:
- Header, for storing reference number, case title etc.
- Parties, for managing clients, contrahents and third parties
- Events, for recording appointments, time limits and resubmissions
- Documents, for assigning letters and other documents to a case file
- Journal, for register revenues and expenses related to a case

Cases module for Clients

This module for Kumulas client management program shows the cases in which a client is involved, including the possibility to open the case file directly.

Legal Case Management System is a software aimed for use by not-for-profit legal advice centres in order to make better follow-ups of their cases, including client consultations and court events.
Integration into your offices activities
The software can be installed either on one computer or shared over a network. You can then provide a personal access to each member of your organisation. This allows them to chose how they want to work on a case and how the case information should be shared with the other members.
Users can then create new cases (or campaigns) to which they can attach a list of people or organisations involved as well as to add follow-up information.
- Organisations providing advice or consultations will benefit from being able to quickly consult the database for background information on a clients case and evolution, contact information, etc.
- Lawyers can use the software to track the evolution of a case and the resources spent on a particular client, as well as to track the status of a case in court.
- Office managers can generate reports based on the activity for a given period. The variety of reports include: activity overview for each staff members, statistical information on cases or clients, and general overview on how the usage of the organisations resources. Such reports facilitate the reporting on projects and the creation of new budgets.
Software freedom
LCM is a Bulgarian community initiative developed by IRBF, funded by the Open Society Institute and distributed as "free software". The software is being developed for local not-for-profit advice centers, but anyone has the freedom to use it, to redistribute it locally and to adapt it to their own needs.
The software is currently available in English and Bulgarian, but more translations are welcomed and very easy to do with the help of an online translation interface.
Enhancements:
- This release fixes the "sum billed" format error (if the field is active), as well as the "case notes" being lost after edit.

massrename is a general-purpose utility for batch-renaming file extensions, as well as strings within the base filename (for example, "SomeblehFile.mp3" to "SomeblahFile.mp3")
Usage: /usr/bin/massrename [ ARGUMENTS ] ...
Examples:
massrename --from mp3 --to ogg # rename *.mp3 to *.ogg
massrename -f ogg -t mp3 -n # rename *.ogg to *.mp3, no logging
Operation Modifiers:
Required arguments:
-f, --from source file extension or string to rename
-t, --to output file extension or string to rename to
Optional arguments:
-b, --beginning add a string to the beginning of the filename
-c, --change-dir DIR rename files in DIR instead of the current directory
-d, --dotfiles rename hidden files too
-e, --end add a string to the end of the filename
-h, --help display this help output and exit
-i, --ignore-case ignores filenames case when searching
for files to rename
-n, --no-logs dont make a log of renamed files
-p, --perl-rename use perls rename() function instead of the systems
"mv" command
-v, --version display version information and exit
-w, --within search for string within filename instead of extension
Enhancements:
- Minor bugfixes.
- The README file has been revised.
- An optional argument "--ignore-case" has been added, allowing massrename to ignore the case of filenames to be renamed at runtime.
- Debian and Red Hat package formats have been added.

FavNuts is a Perl script that converts IE favorite files to a Netscape bookmark file and sorts the entries into alphabetical order with a directory hierarchy.

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