http://cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-07-26 12:24 am
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Advanced Computers #3, Wednesday Afternoon 7/26

The computer lab is meeting outside today under a tent with Help Desk emblazoned across the front. Each student has their own workstation complete with phone, toolbox and nifty pocket protector.

"As you can see by my mad sign making skillz, we're going to be manning the help desk today." Abby smiled. "As geeks there is a 99.9% chance that someone is going to ask you to fix their computer. Seriously guys, it's going to happen. You need to know your stuff. Not only how to fix technology...but how to deal with people who don't know how to use it."

"Three rules you have to remember." Abby paced and raised her fingers as she counted them off. "One, not everyone is a geek so remember to tone down the techspeak. Two, people will do incredibly stupid things to their computer, try not to cry over the phone when they tell they've never done a virus scan. Three, the first response is always reboot. It doesn't matter that the problem couldn't be solved by that, it's always the first response."

"Okay, the phone lines are open and people can walk in with a problem. Remember the rules, be polite and come to me if there's a problem you can't fix."

[ooc: Post is up and ready to play! I've got an early appointment so I won't be around till later in the day, but you should all be able to play with each other. Have fun!]

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
Jamie calls in.

"Yes. This thing has been up and down all day. Whenever I press a button it just turns on a light."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Zack frowned. "Which button are you pressing?"

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
"The number keys" Jamie said. "There's a stop button but it makes a funny noise whenever I hit it and everything locks up."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Have you tried rebooting it?"

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Um. There's no power button."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"What do you mean there's no power button?"

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm in an elevator," Jamie said with a giggle.

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," Zack said. "I think I know what your problem is."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"You mean other than I'm bored and have way too much time on my hands?"

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 12:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was going to go for mentally deficient, but whatever works for you."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"How rude. I want to talk to your supervisor!"

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Zack picked up a piece of plastic and started crackling it near the mouthpiece. "I'm sorry, you're breaking up."

Re: Phone In

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-07-26 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"I WANT TO TALK TO YOUR SUPERVISOR!" Jamie said loudly in order to be heard over the crackling plastic.