As you may have seen, there is a signature line which reads, "avoid spam like this one:
http://pdstechadvisor.com/I would like to respond to that. Over the past six months or more, Sandeep has helped numerous people with questions on computers, networking, client/servers, speed issues and many other problems associated with Amazing Charts. His posts showing how to build your own servers and clients could be included in TechNet journals. He has tirelessly given advice as to what would work best for any given practice. And, he has made YouTube videos on Terminal Servers and other topics. All of this was for free, because he enjoys helping other users.
Sandeep answers questions sometimes within minutes. He is known to post links to parts that a user should consider and always at the best price. He offers to remote into your computer to diagnose and solve computer issues. And, he does all this without asking for anything in return.
His start up company, PDS Techadvisor is a technology company offering computer and network advice. It also sells computers. However, the staff at PDS all know that any call for help from an AC user, should be relayed to Sandeep, and he will offer advice at no charge.
Ask yourself the following questions: What company trying to sell computers and services would post instructions and parts on how to build your own computer as well as help you build it at no charge? What company trying to benefit from tech advice would do it for free? None. Which is why it is obvious that PDS Techadvisor is nor targeting AC users for customers.
Should Sandeep had added this disclaimer? Maybe. But, I think that those who know Sandeep and what he brings to the users of AC, know he is not in it to make money. I understand that someone could misinterpret the posting of their own company. But, given his tireless help, can we cut him some slack.
I would not refer to
http://pdstechadvisor.com as spam.
I would also like to point out something that Sandeep won't. So often, users will talk about their IT guy. They may be very good. Or they may be the video game star down the street. Sandeep is a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional or MCITP. These aren't bought at Wal-Mart. He is also an MVP aka Microsoft Valuable Professional. This is why his advice is generally dead on.
Simply put, Sandeep is my good friend, and should be allowed to put whatever he wants for his signature line. I guess that is my disclaimer.
If you agree that Sandeep has been extremely helpful, please post and let him know.
