@witchdoctor: I think you're extrapolating a bit too much in the case of Alice. Bear in mind that Shadowrun: Dragonfall occurs in the 2050s, while the Matrix Crash 2.0 is 2064. In any case should Feuerschwinge survive the events of Dragonfall, she's in no shape to affect the Sixth World unduly without a long recovery period. More likely Alice is referring to lying low due to some other high powers or movers and shakers. It is Goldensnout's backyard in any case and … well Dragonfall Epilogue explores THAT little angle.
Prior to Data Trails, the e-ghost known as Alice Haeffner was missing, presumed lost in the aftermath of Crash 2.0. The fluff in System Failure heavily implies that she was either destroyed or rendered dormant. However, Plan 9 brings up a rumor that e-ghosts in general and Alice in particular are apparently working for Renraku. Take this with a grain of salt because it is, after all, Plan 9 bringing up a conspiracy theory.
As for Puck, well, tracking his activity requires a lot more digging and cross referencing, but he was active in the first Jackpoint publication (Runner Havens) which is dated February 2070. He's mentioned as having the lowest rep score on Jackpoint and that probably held true until Clockwork or Kane or Haze managed to shoot themselves in the foot. Fastjack makes the point of saying he brought Puck onboard for a reason at this time. That said during this period he definitely behaves himself and offers a unique perspective on a lot of the things addressed by Jackpoint.
He vanishes during the period of Unwired which is published in July 2071.
From there, he's got no direct mention until Corporate Guide which is April 2072. The fluff verifies that he's being held captive by MCT in their "Rose Garden."
By Aug 2073 he is a free man, according to Icarus though there is no proof offered in the Street Legends publication. His first post after his escape from the Rose Garden comes in December 2073 in the Corporate Intrigue entry.
Puck's a VERY busy boy during the Denver shenanigans, but the last mention I see of a "deal" with Fastjack comes at the end of Storm Front after 'Jack's farewell letter.
> Dammit ‘Jack, you can’t leave me here as the last man standing. We had a deal.
> Puck