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 Digital Video with Windows XP in a Snap , Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours , 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 and social and political issues, creates and manages websites , loves to travel, and enjoys home life with his lovely wife Jayne and their two fluffy dogs Casper and Zucchi.

M.T. Cozzola has been writing, developing, and editing computer books for 10 years . She lives in Chicago, and has no comment regarding the Chicago Cubs.

Jennifer Fulton , iVillage's former "Computer Coach," is a computer consultant and trainer with more than 20 years of experience. Jennifer is also the best-selling author of more than 100 computer books written for both the education and retail markets, including Digital Photography with Photoshop Album in a Snap , Paint Shop Pro 8 in a Snap , and Photoshop Elements 3 in a Snap .