Dedication:

To my mom, Dode.

A nurturing soul who, against her better judgment, purchased my first Apple ][ in the late 70's and sent me to CompuCamp in the early 80's.

Had she not overcome her doubts, my career would have taken a different turn and this book would not exist.

Dode passed away on Valentine's Day, 1984.

To Bruce Fraser.

A Scottish chieftain of the digital imaging clan; A man with a prodigious brain, a sharp wit, and a giant heart.

He was our Yoda and our own magical Merlin all wrapped up in one.

Thank you, Bruce, for never being too busy to connect the dots for me. You are missed in so many ways.

Bruce passed away on December 16, 2006.

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