Chris Grover got his first computer in 1982 when he realized it was easier to write on a computer than an IBM Selectric. He never looked back. Chris has worked as a technical writer, advertising copywriter, and product publicist for more than 25 years. He is the coauthor of Digital Photography: The Missing Manual. In addition to computer topics, he’s written book reviews, software reviews, and articles on subjects ranging from home remodeling to video recorder repairs. His latest project is the launching of Bolinas Road Creative (www.bolinasroad.com), an agency that helps small businesses promote their products and services. Chris lives in Fairfax, California with his wife and two daughters, who have learned to tolerate his computer and gadget obsessions.
Nan Barber (editor) has worked with the Missing Manual series since its inception—long enough to remember installing Word from floppy disks. Email: nanbarber@oreilly.com.
Peter Meyers (editor) works as an editor at O’Reilly Media on the Missing Manual series. He lives with his wife and cats in New York City. Email: peter.meyers@gmail.com.
Michele Filshie (editor) is O’Reilly’s assistant editor for Missing Manuals and editor of Dont Get Burned on eBay. Before turning to the world of computer-related books, Michele spent many happy years at Black Sparrow Press. She lives in Sebastopol. Email: mfilshie@oreilly.com.
Dawn Mann (technical reviewer) has been with O’Reilly for over three years and is currently an editorial assistant. When not working, she likes rock climbing, playing soccer, and generally getting into trouble. Email: dawn@oreilly.com.
Greg Guntle (technical reviewer) is a Windows veteran covering Office, Programming, Networks and Operating Systems. He’s been providing technical editing services for the past 20 years.
Rick Jewell (technical reviewer) has been in the technical industry since 1995. He’s now a Beta Support Engineer for Microsoft. Since Microsoft acquired Groove in April of 2005, he’s been a technical support engineer supporting the Groove product suite, which will be incorporated into the Premium edition of Microsoft Office 2007 when it’s released.
Jill Steinberg (copy editor) is a freelance writer and editor based in Seattle and has produced content for O’Reilly, Intel, Microsoft, and the University of Washington. Jill was educated at Brandeis University, Williams College, and Stanford University. Email: saysjill@mac.com
Many thanks to the whole Missing Manuals creative team, especially to Nan Barber, who had her work cut out for her making my prose readable. Peter Meyers helped shape the book and gently kept us all on track. Dawn Mann, Greg Guntle, and Rick Jewell checked and double-checked the technical details. Thanks to Michele Filshie for editing, indexing, and working weekends.
As always, thanks to my beautiful wife Joyce, my collaborator in that other project—life. And hugs for Mary and Amy who help me approach everything I do with fresh enthusiasm and a bundle of questions.
—Chris Grover
Missing Manuals are witty, superbly written guides to computer products that don’t come with printed manuals (which is just about all of them). Each book features a handcrafted index and RepKover, a detached-spine binding that lets the book lie perfectly flat without the assistance of weights or cinder blocks.
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