[WEB4LIB] re: of mouse balls and such

[Dennis VanArsdale]

And don't forget my personal favorite: 
It's the 'P.O.T.M.'
(Phase Of The Moon)
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From:           	"Tony New" <libtwn at rowlett.lib.tx.us>
> In situations where I'll come to troubleshoot a computer problem 
> and have the machine suddenly behave perfectly, I often tell staff 
> and patrons one of two things:
> 
> (1) The gremlins living inside the computer went on there lunch 
> break when I arrived which is why it is now working.
> 
> and my favorite:
> 
> (2)  Look at the patron or staff with a completely serious 
> expression on your face and pronounce as if you have recieved 
> knowledge on high:  "You weren't holding your tounge right.  
> Tounge position is very important when operating a computer."  
> Then grin at them.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> Tony W. New, Systems/Technical Services Librarian
> Rowlett Public Library, P.O. Box 1017, Rowlett, TX 75030-1017
> Phone: 972-412-6155, Fax: 972-412-6153
> email: libtwn at rowlett.lib.tx.us, web: http://www.rowlett.lib.tx.us


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Boreham Library, Westark College*********
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