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About the Authors

Mike Harwood (MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+) has more than 15 years experience working in information technology and related fields. In that time, he’s held a number of roles within IT, including network administrator, instructor, technical writer, Web site designer, consultant, and online marketing strategist. He’s been a regular on-air technology contributor for CBC Radio and has written numerous computer books, including the best-selling Network+ Exam Cram for Que Publishing and the A+ Faster Smarter title for Microsoft. Currently Mike is employed as the new editor and writer for the yoursecondfifty.com/magazine.

Ron Price’s career has essentially spanned the entire development of computing, security, and networking, beginning with punched-card equipment. His experience has included programming, design, consulting, and management in education, telecommunication, and public accounting. He holds several IT and security certifications and has published numerous books under his own name as well as the pen name of “Ron Gilster.” Ron is now semi-retired in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, continuing to write and teach part time.