About the Author Doug Lowe has written more than 30 computer books, including IDG Books Worldwide's PowerPoint 97 For Windows For Dummies, Word 97 SECRETS, and lnternet Explorer 3.0 For Dummies, and he knows how to present boring technostuff in a style that is both entertaining and enlightening. He lives in sunny Fresno, California, with his wife Debbie, three adorable daughters, and two female golden retrievers, and he considers himself significantly outnumbered.