When I got there, everyone was having problems connecting to the internet. Everyone on a Mac, that is. Turns out OC now has a standard hotel-like agreement you have to go through to connect to their network.

No big deal, right?

Wrong. Part of their process includes downloading an application that checks for antivirus software. Yes, even on a Mac. And if you don’t have any installed, you can’t connect to the internet.

What kind of a person buys antivirus software for their Mac?

I’m glad you asked! The type of person who buys and installs anti virus on their Mac is also likely to purchase:

• A Best Buy extended warranty
• Rain insurance
• A zebra coloring book
• A USB pet rock
• Antivirus for Linux

Anywho, naturally all of the technologically inclined people in the meeting were running Macs (with one exception) and were therefore unable to connect. Fortunately, I had preloaded all my tabs in Chrome and could therefore still give my presentation, as long as I didn’t click on anything.

P.S. To clarify, the network is actually restricted to anyone with an OC issued computer, gullible Mac users and “normal” Windows users.

P.P.S. Thanks to Wesley Fryer for his blog post with a screenshot of the travesty and excellent notes on the WordPress meetup.