Mac OS X Internals: A Systems Approach

Acknowledgments

This book was the most arduous, time-consuming, and energy-sapping project I have ever done. The only reason I could get through this was the love and support I received from my wife, Gowri. Around the same time as I decided to write this book, we learned that we were expecting a baby. As all of my free time went to the book, Gowri’s responsibilities increased exponentially, especially after little Arjun arrived. With her seemingly infinite strength and patience, Gowri made it all work eventually. My greatest thanks go to her. Arjun continually gave me energy through his wonderful smile and antics. I also thank our families for their love and support, and especially Gowri’s mom and her sister, Gayethri, for traveling halfway ...