And... I have internet again!

So, that whole post about how my driver update saved the day? It really didn't. My wireless adapter refused to connect at all until I finally did a total move around of everything in my room so as to get my computer as close as possible to the router.

I don't retract the main thrust of that old post - seriously, do update your drivers - but I was utterly wrong in thinking my wireless adapter was anything other than useless. :( I'll be back to posting soon enough, anyway. I hope.