About the Author

Greg Perry is a speaker and a writer on both the programming and application sides of computing. He is known for his skills at bringing advanced computer topics to the novice's level. Perry has been a programmer and a trainer since the early 1980s. He received his first degree in computer science and a master's degree in corporate finance. Perry has sold more than 2 million computer books worldwide, including such titles as Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours , Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming , Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 6 in 21 Days as well as the phenomenal bestseller, Sams Teach Yourself Office 2003 in 24 Hours . He also writes about rental property management, creates and manages Web sites, loves to travel, and enjoys home life with his lovely wife Jayne and their two fluffy dogs Casper and Zucchi.