Jeremy M. Jones - Python for Unix and Linux system administration

As I sit writing an acknowledgment for this book, I have to first mention Dr. Joseph E. Bogen, because he made the single largest impact on me, at a time that it mattered the most. I met Dr. Bogen while I was working at Caltech, and he opened my eyes to another world giving me advice on life, psychology, neuroscience, math, the scientific study of consciousness, and much more. He was the smartest person I ever met, and was someone I loved. I am going to write a book about this experience someday, and I am saddened that he wont be there to read it, his death was a big loss.

I want to thank my wife, Leah, who has been one of the best things to happen to me, ever. Without your love and support, I never could have written this book. You have the patience of a saint. I am looking forward to going where this journey takes us, and I love you. I also want to thank my son, Liam, who is one and a half, for being patient with me while I wrote this book. I had to cut many of our guitar, piano, and pushup lessons short, so I owe you payback times two, little goat.

To my mom, I love you, and thank you for encouraging me throughout life.

Of course, I want to thank Jeremy M. Jones, my coauthor, for agreeing to write this book with me. I think we were a great team with different, but complementary styles, and we wrote a great book. You have taught me a lot about Python, and have been a good partner and friend. Thanks!

Titus Brown, whom I suppose I have to call Dr. Brown now, was the person that got me interested in Python to begin with, when I met him at Caltech. He is another example of how one person can make a difference, and I am glad to consider him an old friend, the kind money cant buy. He kept asking me, Why dont you use Python? And then one day I did. If it wasnt for Titus, I would certainly have continued down the Java and Perl path. You can read his blog here: http://ivory.idyll.org/blog.