HP Stands For. . .

Happening Poorly.

William Hewlett and David Packard are probably rolling over in their graves.

I am half way to becoming a computer scientist as I eke a little life back into this square box of silicon and copper. A rather rough go of it, but hey, life is about learning and if you're not willing to learn, then you will end up like this person.

I called HP to request a new copy of the recovery CD that goes with this laptop. I've used another copy of Windows to be able to use my computer, but it loaded generic drivers for most of the devices and even though I've replaced those with the proper upgrade, the computer is still not operating at full speed.

I got email notice shortly after my request for a new CD, of which I had to pay for the shipping and handling, and realized the CD was being shipped to, of all places, Hattiesburg! To my sister!!! What the hell? I had just given "Mary Jane" the proper address over the phone and they still shipped it to an address I used when I was overseas.

Not only that, but I had given them the address twice before and not only that, last year they shipped me a box to put my laptop in for repairs that I shipped to them and then they shipped back to me!! To this address!! OMG!! WTF!!

*sigh*

I find myself sitting here, staring at the phone, awaiting with glee the confrontation that is to come. I paid to have overnight shipping and it is now day three. Can't wait to talk to this "Mary Jane" again.

So, as we wait together, let's enjoy a video courtesy of Nauti Girl! She poses the question: how many illegals can you fit in one van?