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Internet for Dummies, Wednesday 9/13, 3rd Period

The lab is set up with four computer stations in the middle of the room and desks in the back.

"Last week we talked about what the internet is, and this week we're going to learn how to get to the internet." Abby smiled and turned to a list on the white board behind her. "The main kind of connections we're going to study and try out today are dial-up, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi."

After explaining each of those in more detail, Abby walked to the stations. "You're going to get a chance to try each of these to see the pros and cons. Each station has a different internet service providers or ISP. They offer varying levels of help, annoyance and in some cases, a lot of shiny CD's mailed to your house. Station one and four will be ones you will have to connect to, station two and three you'll already be connected to the internet. I'd like for you to work alone at the first station for my own sanity and with partners for the other three."

"Feel free to ask myself or Mac any questions." Abby walked back up to the front and pointed to a spot on her desk. "I'd like a written paragraph from you about what you liked and hated. Doesn't have to be long or spelled right, just have it on my desk by the end of class."

[Wait for OCD please. OCD up! I'll be playing the part of AOL today, which is why you're working alone on that station. Ping into the thread and then I'll guide you through connecting. I should be on all day give or take time for eating and stuff.]
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chasingangela: (thinky thinky)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Angela sat down at the first station and spun the CD to see the light dance across its surface before putting it into the tray and waiting for the program to load.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
The cheerful welcome music sounded and the screen popped up.

Welcome to AOL 9.99 Digital Broadband Beta Copper with Fries. Please enter your screen name.
chasingangela: (the way we were)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't have one," she said aloud, before cautiously typing in angelachase.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
A warning pops up.

This screen name is boring. Please restart your imagination and choose another.
chasingangela: (raised brow)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Angela's trying the talking-to-the-screen thing again. "I didn't ask you to judge me," she whines.

And then types in esahcalegna79 as an experiment.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Another warning.

Nice try. Backwards typing and random years don't count as originality. Please get a life and try to use the internets later.
chasingangela: (shock)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Now Angela was very, very annoyed.

She kind of wanted to kill the little yellow man.

She found a prompt box on the screen and typed in, ihavealifeandyousucksothere.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
The message window popped up again.

Welcome, ihavealifeandyousucksothere! We have filled out your profile for you. Is the following correct?

Screenname: ihavealifeandyousucksothere
Real name: Boring McPetty
Age: We're guessing 6th grade
Appearance: Dye job
Fave quote: "I know you are but what am I?"
Hobbies: None
chasingangela: (not looking terribly bright)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Angela facepalmed and then just started laughing. "UI'm being insulted by a computer program."

She clicked "OK."

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
If it was possible for a pop-up window to look smug, this one did.

Would you like to pay your bill now?
chasingangela: (emo redhead)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Angela clicked No.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
The window popped up again.

If you pay today you will recieve a free leather-like travel bag.Estimated value 6.99 Would you like to pay your bill today?
chasingangela: (color face)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
That was tempting, but Angela still made herself click No.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Two more windows popped up. One with the picture of the travel bag and another with a message.

Paying your bill today allows you to recieve travel bag as seen on various celebrities and on major network television! Would you like to pay your bill today?
chasingangela: (fading from view)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
As if hypnotized, Angela clicked Yes.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
To pay your bill and pay for the $9.95 shipping and handling fee for the travel bag, please enter your credit card information below.
chasingangela: (color face)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't have a credit card, Angela typed where it asked for a number.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)

Thank you for entering your number. Please enter your expiration date.
chasingangela: (straightforward and kind of orangey)

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[personal profile] chasingangela 2006-09-13 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Angela tried to type, I still don't have a credit card, but that didn't fit.


So she went for 08/06. It wouldn't make her pay if her account had expired, right?

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[identity profile] cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for paying, your leather-like travel bag will be shipped to you in 10-14 business weeks
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