About the Author

Gareth Branwyn is a well-known technology journalist and self-proclaimed “reluctant deep geek.” He is a contributing editor for Wired and writes for other national magazines such as Esquire and I.D. (International Design). He has written over a halfdozen books on technology, media, and culture, including Mosaic Quick Tour (the first World Wide Web book ever published), Jargon Watch: A Pocket Dictionary for the Jitterati, and Jamming the Media: A Citizen’s Guide. Gareth is also owner and “cyborgin-chief” of Street Tech (www.streettech.com), a popular watering hole for gadget enthusiasts.

Dedication

To my son Blake. You said it yourself: “We’re fighters. That’s what we do.” Your boundless spirit, impressive talent, and emotional ...

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