[WEB4LIB] re: of mouse balls and such

[Gary E. Masters]

I talk to my computers a lot.  Prayer works best, but threats are also
effective.

(smile)

Gary Masters



Deanna Collison wrote:

> I've had a lot of funny experiences with people who have no idea what a
> computer is or how to operate it. One day soon after installing our new
> OPAC PC's, I noticed a patron standing in front of it  looking at the
> screen. When asked if she needed help, she replied "no". She stood there
> for a few more minutes and my attention was drawn elsewhere. Pretty soon
> I hear a low murmuring from behind the monitor. She was talking to it
> like it was a computer from the show Star Trek! She thought she could
> give it voice commands! I tried to keep a straight face when I went over
> to help her, but it was hard!
> Peace, Deanna Collison