On June 26, I wrote about John Siracusa, a computer writer I have long been fond of. I discovered John's work about two years ago, and have been a constant reader ever since. He's definitely one of my favorites.

Paul Thurrott is a writer that I have been following for much longer- at least six years. He's a Windows maniac- his specialty is writing and reporting about Windows and other Microsoft products, and he's the best source I've found for providing information about upcoming Microsoft product releases. He's got good sources, and a solid understanding of computers.

For regular news postings relating to the computer world with an emphasis on Microsoft products, check out Paul's WinInfo site. For detailed information about current and upcoming Windows releases- including thorough previews of unreleased software- check out Paul's SuperSite for Windows. And for even more of Paul, check out his blog.

Paul's got a lot of great content to share with the world. He's also got some weaknesses. His writing style often lacks polish. Sometimes he's even sloppy. Even better, he often comes across as haughty, which can be amusing, given the subject matter at hand (computers).

And finally, there's the Microsoft angle. Paul is a die-hard Microsoft apologist. This does not mean that he never criticizes Microsoft, nor that he always displays an unwavering Microsoft bias. But in an environment where it's often "uncool" to be a Microsoft supporter, Paul is not afraid to stand up and defend Microsoft, and it's... unusual to see that happen.

He's an interesting and often informative read.