Alfonso V. Romero has been working with Linux and Open Source Software since 1999, when he started operating his first Web server (Apache) from a PC at home. Since then he's been working as a Computer consultant for LASECLAT & ProEco Laboratories in Mexico, along with several other clients, as a Java, C++, and web applications developer. He also works for Pearson Education in Mexico as a Computer Books Freelance Translator and Consultant. When he's not experimenting with new trends in Open Source and .NET applications, he enjoys spending some quality time with his beautiful wife, his three kids and his three dogs, or playing his old electric Ibanez guitar.
He's also a big fan of Stephen King, and one of his maximum aspirations is to write a fiction novel, but his passion for computers and information technology keeps him busy as a technical writer.
To my lovely wife Adelina, whose patience, love, encouragement, and support kept me working on this extreme project every time I just felt like bailing out... We finally made it through, baby! I love you very, very much! My heart will always be yours!
To my two daughters Adelina and Arlae, and to my son Alfonso Jr., because every time I got writer's block they always managed to cheer me up with a smile, a kiss or a hug… I love you infinitely, guys!
To my mother and father, for her unconditional support and for always showing me that patience, perseverance and stubbornness will always help you achieve whatever you're up to.
To all the staff at Packt Publishing for turning this dream into reality… Special thanks to: Kshipra, James, Swapna, and Zainab, who were always willing to answer my questions and coach me through the long journey of writing this book.
And last, but not least, to Dave Johnson, creator of Apache Roller, the best blog server I've ever worked with!