everyone is an expert in usingit, and that has led to some hilarious mix-ups and misunderstandings. A new book, chock full of such wild and crazy workplace stories, is sure to make even the most timid technophobegiggle. Welcome to I.T. (CDW, $11.95) contains more than 120 humorous—and all too true—stories, puns, jokes and cartoons to make you grin, laugh, chuckle and (ras Fred No Problem i groan. The book was compiled by “Fred, the I.T. guy” after he was highlighted in a television advertising campaign from CDW,a leading provider of technology products and services to businesses and the public sector. As a result of his fame, Fred’s trials and tribulations inspired people from across the country to share their true and sometimes outrageous technology stories. Here’s a sample of stories from the book: Hall of Fame * “The computer said DEBUG, so I sprayed it with bug spray and now it’s not working. Should I have used a special brand?” * One executive asked for the Internet to be reset. * The Fat Laptop—“My laptop gets heavier each time the computer department installs new programs. Is there anything you can do to make my laptop lighter?” * Someone sent out e-mail to tell co-workers the e-mail is down. * Nosy Laptop—Oneindividual believed the I.T. department eed FRED,THE IT. GUY 4) A new book highlights true stories of technology user mishaps. could see her through her laptop’s monitor when logged on at home. She went so far as to power down her laptop and close the cover while she was dressing. Food Buffet * Biseuits (found in a hard drive). * Mashed potatoes and gravy (found jamminga printer). “Double Meaning” Drawer * “Doesthe firewall get hot?” * “Is a mouse pad efficient mouse support?” * “Why is it called a mouse? Weshould call it a frog instead.” Welcome to LT. is available by calling CDW at 800-797-4239. To order the book online and to share any of your owntrue, hilarious workplace technology stories, visit www.cdw.com | fred.
