iPod and iTunes Hacks

Acknowledgments

First and foremost, I would like to thank my family, nuclear and extended. This book could not have been written without the support of my wonderful wife, Meiera. Thanks too to our sons Miles and Alec; thanks to Alec for keeping me company with the late-night writing and thanks to Miles for keeping me company in the early morning. Our many friends also provided support, keeping me (somewhat) sane during busy writing sessions. Thanks in particular to Gregory Ng, for being my partner in crime for all things music and Apple, and for being a great friend.

Thanks to all the contributors of this book, from all corners of the world (literally), contributed their knowledge, passion, and words. Without them, this book could not have been written.

Thanks to Judd Gledhill, Russell Hart, Henry Horenstein, Dennis Lloyd, Michael McClung, Errick Nunnally, and Michael Silverman, Esq., for providing assistance at various points in this project.

Derrick Story did me a great favor, introducing me to the O’Reilly family by inviting me to contribute to Digital Photography Hacks.

I would like to thank Rael Dornfest for being receptive to the idea for the book. Throughout the process, he has been patient, giving of advice, and very generous with his time. I feel truly honored to have worked with you, Rael.

Thanks to Molly Wood for her contributions at the genesis of the project, Rachel Wheeler for her editing throughout the project, to Brian Sawyer for his crucial help in finishing up the book, and. C. K. Sample III for his help with the technical edit.

Finally, I’d like to thank Apple for inventing the iPod and inspiring us all with a wonderful combination of technical prowess and stunning design.