Acknowledgments

My name is on the cover of this book, but many, many others have made it possible.

First of all, I thank God for making it possible for me to meld my interests in history, photography, writing, current events, and technology into a career as a technology writer and trainer. He truly “directs my paths.”

I also want to thank Cheryl, my wife, because her encouragement to start sharing my experiences made this book, and its many predecessors, possible.

My family continues to grow in size and technological scope, and I thank my children, their spouses, and their children for encouragement, inspiration, and the opportunity to troubleshoot their systems and discuss the industry.

Many thanks to the staff at Que Publishing for their work in ...

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