Article: Geeks find their calling as roving techies: computer house calls are becoming a competitive market.(High-Tech)

Forget about being put on hold for an hour to reach an unhelpful voice in tech support. These days, there is no shortage of "geeks" waiting to visit your home and give your system a hands-on look.

For a price, of course.

Geeks On Call, 1-800-Geeks-On-Time, Best Buy Co.'s Geek Squad and Geek Mercenaries for Hire are just a few of the companies that have come to the rescue as home technology becomes more complex.

These traveling fix-it folks are competing against each other--along and with countless morn-and-pop players--in a market that is becoming increasingly crowded and competitive. A few companies have mutated into national chains, ...

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