HOSSEIN BIDGOLI, PhD, is Professor of Management Information Systems at California State University, Bakersfield. Dr. Bidgoli helped set up the first PC lab in the United States. He is the author of 43 textbooks, 27 manuals, and over four dozen technical articles and papers on various aspects of computer applications, e-commerce, and information systems published and presented throughout the world. Dr. Bidgoli was selected as the California State University, Bakersfield?s 2001?2002 Professor of the Year.   Professor Bidgoli is the author or editor of 41 books, numerous peer-reviewed articles and a trainer and consultant. Professor Bidgoli lives in Bakersfield with his wife and two children.