Andrew asked:
"Are you taking these tests in-class?"
No, all of the tests are done from home, even the finals.
"But remember that using someone else's computer is like using a network
service - you don't have control of what happens to your data."
I am already plotting on this for the next class in the fall. I believe if I
get the right adapter, I will be able to at least follow the powerpoints from
which the classes are taught using the free system on my netbook. I know for
a fact Calligra Sheets will open MIS powerpoint files perfectly.