Phil Croucher

Phil Croucher's computer books are the result of several years' experience of freelance network management, system building and repairs, being A+, N+ and Netware certified. He has been involved with computing since 1986, starting off with a variation of Acorn's BBC computer, the Torch, using its own version of CP/M, called CP/N. From there he has fond memories of the Sirius and the Macintosh, but has mostly been involved with IBM compatibles of all shapes and sizes, and still uses Multiuser DOS.

He has been a regular guest on AM1290's Saturday morning computer chat show, Experts On Call, and has written several columns for UK's Computer Shopper, PC Plus, Vertical and Pilot magazines.

Phil holds EASA, UK, and Canadian professional licences for helicopters and aeroplanes, and has over 8700 accident-free hours. He has at various times been a Chief Pilot and Operations Manager of several companies, including a third level airline in the UK. He is currently Head Of Training for Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training.