PC Hacks

Contributors

No book can begin or be completed without help from numerous resources and the keen eye of several talented individuals. A hacks book is no different, as it draws from many people and their challenges with whatever topic we're addressing. While there are many, many sharp minds who have shared knowledge and ideas towards this work, three individuals stand out as much for their unwitting role as contributors as for their constant and severe challenges to me to make this book better topic by topic and word by word:

Scott Spanbauer allowed me to write a few words with him for PC World, and because of his reputation and quality work I suggested he become one of the technical reviewers on this project. Not only did Scott review the heck out of what I'd written (I'm still trying to get the red ink off my monitor), he at least inadvertently if not intentionally contributed a lot of guidance, ideas, and pure hacks to this project. Look for Scott in PC World and other venues and enjoy!

Lincoln Spector, a cowriter when I was still writing my Windows columns, brings not only a reputation for having a keen user's-perspective eye but a tremendous sense of personality to technical subjects. I wanted Lincoln on-board as another technical editor, and I got that and much more. Adding a hack suggestion here and there, he also had questions about other possible hacks and spawned more and better entries. If you get a chance, thank him for his contributions and do look up his "Gigglebytes" ...