This user's 64-bit PC only has 4GB of RAM, and the user complains that it's running slowly, according to a pilot fish who gets the trouble ticket.
"I get the OK to order more memory, and check with the user on a good time to install it," fish says. "She tells me she has a meeting at 9 a.m.
"I go to the PC at the appointed time and note that it's still powered on. I jiggle the mouse to light up the screen to start a graceful shutdown.
"That's when I'm greeted by the words User Logged In Remotely From Conference Room..."
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