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Published on: 12/31/2003
Last Visited: 10/30/2004
Finally, help and support provided by Abacus' owner and operator, Alec Hardy, a computer expert with over 20 years experience in all computer systems.
Alec has three rules that he uses when providing support: 1) always be available for the client, (computer problems often do not wait for business hours); 2) always give the user the tools they need to be self-sufficient; 3) recommend to the client all possible ways of saving money and time.
Abacus Computing can provide support for ALL of your computer systems: DSL/CABLE connections, all versions of Windows and Macs, Web Pages and computer hardware.
ALEC HARDY
Alec grew up on Catalina Island, where, at the age of 13, he began his lifelong career in computers when he purchased for himself an Apple II+.To earn the money to buy his first computer, Alec worked all summer filling SCUBA tanks at the local dive shop.During his high school years, he was well know as the local computer guy, even helping his teachers with their computer lab problems.
After high school, he moved to Santa Barbara, where he not only began classes at City College in Information Systems, but also took a job as a Computer Room Manager.By the time he had finished his degree at City College, his computer skills had progressed to the point where he was able to take a job as a Computer Programmer.During this time, he has not only supported networks with hundreds of users, but configured servers, workstations and assisted users on a day-to-day basis.Alec is currently employed by the City of Santa Barbara, and has the title of Financial Systems Programmer.
"When we first took over the Glenborough Inn, Alec Hardy had already been providing support for the Inn for several years.During the time that we have owned the Inn, Alec has helped us with almost every aspect of our computer systems.We have had some run-ins with viruses and Alec has been available immediately to get our computer systems back up and running.Not only did he set up our Network for us, but also got us set up with High Speed access via Cox, and got our new in-house reservation system up and running.I would recommend Alec and Abacus Computing to anyone who needs hands on help with their computer systems or websites for that matter."
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Alec, of Abacus Computing came over to my house and spent about 30 minutes and solved all of our problems and it's worked great ever since."