51.  Customers are canceling orders, fearful of committing to expensive projects in such an uncertain time.

52.  Customers are encouraged to order directly through Dell's Web site, which chalks up $4 million per day in sales.

53.  Customers call an 800 number to place an order at CurryCare's office in Cupertino, Calif., during business hours.

54.  Customers call in orders, Hadad said, that are put into the computer.

55.  Customers called in the next day to place orders for that exact dress, and others wanted renditions for their weddings, he said.

56.  Customers can pay extra to have orders delivered in 24 hours; few enough do so that their requests are not overburdening the system.

57.  Customers can plug into portions of the corporate network to place orders or get support information while the rest of the network remains untouchable.

58.  Customers must place their orders by Dec. 3 for guaranteed delivery.

59.  Customers pay when they pick up the orders or when they arrive at their homes.

60.  Customers place orders and receive delivery a few days later at their homes.