Getting the disc will install the game but to play the game, u'll still need to get the license either via online or buying the retail box with a valid license. Some more, you may probably need 2 license - WoW starter and Burning Crusade.

Since you have a laptop, I can meet you in town to pass you the installation CDs and you can install them. A cuppa coffee at bings? Only problem is that you probably have to wait until I'm back home this weekend from Europe.

Some of my colleagues play but since I've been away from home for 2 weeks, I can't remember their LYN nick. Hee hee! But hopefully they're reading this.