About the Author

Curtis Gedak has managed the GParted project for the past 4 years, coordinating volunteer efforts and resources, managing releases, maintaining the website, developing new features, fixing bugs, and much more. For over 2 decades, Curtis developed a solid set of technical and management skills while working for a variety of companies in industries such as utilities, agriculture, and oil and gas. During this time he specialized in applying relational database technology, managing heterogeneous environments, and developing applications in a multitude of programming languages. With his strong interpersonal skills and sound technical ability he has been instrumental in the success of many projects. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta.

I would like to thank the Packt Publishing team for their help in creating this book. They provided advice on formatting and layout, constructive criticism, and guidance along the way. I would also like to extend special thanks to Linda Temple, my spouse, who has been very generous with her time, enthusiasm, and support while I wrote this book. Her editing efforts toward style and clarity, along with help from the Packt Publishing team have enabled me to create a better book.