Uhm. Well, going to pick up the modem today, but I might not get online immediately. Turns out the “building” the company did for me only included stuffing things into the tower, not actually installing essential bits. At least I’ve already had to install the software to make the DVD-player work as a DVD-player, and when I tried to plug my digital camera into the USB port yesterday Windows hung. Three times. So it’s not just a freak. And the modem is USB. However, I have talked to the guys in support, and the drivers and such are on one of the CD’s I have (the one cleverly marked “Extras”, listing Acrobat Reader and such – I should obviously have guessed that this would contain cruical scripts…) So, fingers crossed, I should be able to sort the problem out. I am a professional. Surely I should be able to trust me?
Watch this space.
I also need to consider aquiring some word processing software. Actually, Wordpad will do me for most things, but I might occasionally need to open a Word document or something. Anyone have any suggestions other than MS Office? Experiences with StarOffice? Does StarOffice handle MS-created documents, even PowerPoint?
Oops. Just offended someone on a mailing list by saying I’m glad I’m not American (in the context of the suggested “inform on the people you deliver mail to” scheme). Should have realised that might spark someone off. But seriously, with Bush in power I’m just generally glad I’m not a US citizen, not just in as far as this proposal goes. Unfortunately, whatever the US does influences European politics to such an extent that not being American doesn’t necessarily help.
I think I’m going to become a hermit and renounce civilization (ok, so I’ll probably bring my books to the cave or wherever). Unfortunately, I’ll be just as stuffed as anyone else when the so-called world leaders (including the Europeans, Asians, Africans and anyone else who wants to join in the fun) have finished playing.
Feeling depressed now, think I’ll go home. Actually, I’ll have to go now if I’m to make the post office in time to get the modem.
See ya.