Filing documents into CM/ECF electronic filing systems requires the following hardware and software: 

• A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows or Mac OS X. 
• A PDF-compatible word processor like Microsoft Word.
• Internet service. 
• A web browser. For CM/ECF, the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer are recommended. Some users have had positive experiences with other web browsers, but those listed here have been tested and certified for compatibility with CM/ECF.  
• Software to convert documents from word processor format to portable document format (PDF). Corel WordPerfect and Microsoft Word can convert documents to PDF, or an additional product such as Adobe Acrobat can be used.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available for free, is needed for viewing PDF documents. 
• A document scanner, if case participants need to create PDF images of documents they wish to file using CM/ECF.