To my father, who brought home
that old 1200-baud modem from work and
kick-started this crazy journey.
—Seth Ladd
To Mum and Dad, for always encouraging my curiosity.
And to my wife, Lisa, for being my wife.
—Darren Davison
For Beeky and the wriggler for putting up
with the late evenings, and Bruce and Jessie
for missing out on the walks.
—Colin Yates
For Filiz.
—Steven Devijver
To my wonderful wife, Keri,
and our little bundle of joy, Annabelle.
—Keith Donald
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