A method for providing technical support via a network is disclosed. The method involves providing a database which contains searchable technical support information, the searchable technical support information remotely accessible and divided into a plurality of support sessions. When the database is accessed for technical support, the method performs an electronic serial dialogue between the database and a user. If no solution to the failure is obtained at the end of the electronic serial dialogue, the method immediately transfers a display of the electronic serial dialogue so far conducted to a selected expert. The method continues the electronic serial dialogue between the user and the selected expert while using the same textual format. When a solution to the failure is obtained based on the continued electronic serial dialogue, the method adds the continued electronic serial dialogue to the database, thereby expanding the scope of support of the database.

 
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