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Computer Sheaux 2003

It may have been a brisk 30 something degrees but there were hundreds lined up to get in to Shreveports' 2003 Computer Sheaux 2003. I guess the old addage about the "early bird getting the worm" includes the best deals on the products and merchandise poised for sale at rock bottom prices inside the Bossier City Convention Center. And buy they did, carrying out their spoils by the industrial cartload. Everything from the ancient, hard to find spare parts, to state of the art motherboards, cpu's, monitors, hardrives, sound and video cards, memory, mice, cases, cables, and the list goes on and on.

The people that attended were as varied as the merchandise. Professionals, hobbyists, surfers, designers, and everything in between... All with that hint of "geek" about them, and all of them enjoying the interaction with others like themselves. There is a saying coined by my friend Chris Pirillo that goes; "GEEK used to be a four letter word, now it is a $ix figure one." By the amounts of hardware and software that were leaving the sheaux by the armload, I'd say that folks were preparing to make the most of their passions.

Shreve Net was well represented and giving away popcorn, candy, and a lot of technical assistance to those in need. Many were just curious about our services and capabilities, but you've got to be a ShreveNet customer to understand the real worth behind an already outstanding Internet provider, and that is the people that make up the staff and support for the company. I've personally never seen a more dedicated, caring, and invested group of individuals that meld together into a superlative team. The knowledge and professionalism and combined years of service of our staff is overwhelming, and I am proud to be counted among them. The effort and thought that is currently being invested in the future of the company will bring the best of technology together with a genuinely customer oriented support staff that is there to meet the needs of almost any area.

Make sure to visit ComputerSheaux.org and get the dates for the next event, and be sure to note the number of high profile sponsors that are present at each event. There was something there for everyone, expert and hobbyist alike, and associations that are sure to bear fruit for future gatherings. Plan ahead, and plan to have fun!

See you at The Sheaux!

Bobco...

Posted by Bobco at February 9, 2003 03:01 AM