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Article: Geek Squad(R) Claims Its Place Among Rock Royalty, Provides Computer Support for the U2 World Tour; In Historic Moment for Geeks Everywhere, Geek Squad Partners With Clear Channel to Provide Backstage Computer Support.
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- Business Wire
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- October 10, 2005
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MINNEAPOLIS -- In another step toward its endless pursuit of world domination, Geek Squad(R), the 24-hour computer support task force, confirmed earlier reports that it has partnered with Clear Channel to provide complete computer support for the U2 World Tour. As part of this relationship, a Geek Squad Agent accompanies the tour at all stops, providing computer support for the production crew, the band and other members of the touring company, including roadies.
"At some point during the early 90s--right around the time Bill Gates became the richest man in the world--it was clear that the geeks were taking over," said Robert Stephens, founder and chief ...