You've got wires

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Read in Information Commons that before connecting a laptop to the wireless network at the University, you need the latest anti-virus software. You can get a free copy on CD from Computer Services. Go to Computer Services.

Collect CD, go back to Information Commons, install anti-virus. Before connecting to the wireless network, you must fully update the software online. You cannot get online because you haven't registered yet.

Ignore warnings and attempt to connect again. You cannot connect because you need a network password. This is available from Computer Services. Go to Computer Services.

Computer Services provide a slip of paper with the necessary web address to obtain network password. Cannot access web as not connected to network.

Return to Commons, attempt to find a spare computer to use to get network password for laptop. Attempt to connect again. You cannot get online because you require the correct settings for the wireless network. Go to Library Help Desk.

Armed with the instructions, return to Commons and configure the wireless connection. Attempt to connect again. You cannot get online because your computer isn't registered on the network. A registration code is available from Computer Services. Guess where I'm going...

Go back to Commons. Again. Someone is now sitting at my desk. Search aimlessly for a spare desk. The power socket does not work. Search again, eventually poaching desk. Attempt to connect again. Connect to network and enter registration code. Registration will take at least 20 minutes.

Wait 25 minutes. Finally connect to wireless network.

Attempt to print work...


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