I spoke too soon. Did have to venture forth to Radio Shack for an Ethernet coupler we needed to finally get my desktop system into service (it's been stashed since we moved, and I've been using the laptop). The very nice saleswoman said it hadn't been all that bad. OTOH, within a few miles of me is a K-Mart where some psycho jackass started threatening to stab other shoppers. I've seen news links to other bad incidents.