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.