Synopsis
In response to popular demand, Emmanuel Goldstein (aka, Eric Corley) presents a spectacular collection of the hacker culture, known as 2600: The Hacker Quarterly, from a firsthand perspective. Offering a behind-the-scenes vantage point, this book provides devoted fans of 2600 a compilation of fascinating--and controversial--articles. Cult author and hacker Emmanuel Goldstein has collected some of the strongest, most interesting, and often provocative articles that chronicle milestone events and technology changes that have occurred over the last 24 years. He divulges author names who were formerly only known as "anonymous" but have agreed to have their identity revealed. The accompanying CD-ROM features the best episodes of Goldstein's "Off the Hook" radio shows. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file., In response to popular demand, Emmanuel Goldstein (aka, Eric Corley) presents a spectacular collection of the hacker culture, known as 2600: The Hacker Quarterly, from a firsthand perspective. Offering a behind-the-scenes vantage point, this book provides devoted fans of 2600 a compilation of fascinating-and controversial-articles. Cult author and hacker Emmanuel Goldstein has collected some of the strongest, most interesting, and often provocative articles that chronicle milestone events and technology changes that have occurred over the last 24 years. He divulges author names who were formerly only known as "anonymous" but have agreed to have their identity revealed. The accompanying CD-ROM features the best episodes of Goldstein's "Off the Hook" radio shows. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file., "? The Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey is an important, amazing book that tells the story of these kids and adults as they explore a new frontier." -John Baichtal, Wired Blog, August, 2008"As a one-time contributor, I am stoked!" -Cory Doctorow, BoingBoing"This should be a history book for CS students." -Amazon reviewer"If you are looking for a collection of the best essays from three decades . . . providing a representative and thorough look at the emerging issues in hacking over time, you've got yourself a new bible." -Donationcoder.comTrailblazing tales from technology's most colorful, controversial publicationThey hack because they can. Their exploits have changed technology, and their stories have filled the pages of 2600: The Hacker Quarterly since 1984. Following the hacker's code of freely sharing information, this Collector's Edition documents 24 years of controversial, cutting-edge technological adventures that have changed history. For example:Hacking an electionAn American Express phone storyThe world vs. Kevin MitnickHow to track any UK GSM mobile phoneA pirate radio primerSimplex locks - so simple to breakA hacker in IraqThe saga of Bernie SAll the details about DeCSSHacking Google AdwordsCollector's Edition includesThe best of Off the Hook on CDA full author listFull-color poster featuring every 2600 cover through Autumn 2008Each copy is individually numbered, In response to popular demand, Emmanuel Goldstein (aka, Eric Corley) presents a spectacular collection of the hacker culture, known as 2600: The Hacker Quarterly, from a firsthand perspective. Offering a behind-the-scenes vantage point, this book provides devoted fans of 2600 a compilation of fascinating and controversial articles.
