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Hackers: Heroes Of The Computer Revolution
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Hackers: The Undisputed Masters Of Code Who More Than Anyone Are Responsible For Making Computers Widely Available, Splendidly Useful, And Fun. They Are An Astonishingly Unique New Breed Of American Hero, And Steven Levy Has Talked To The Wildest Brains Among Them To Present The Inside Story Of The Computer Revolution. What Drove Ricky Greenblatt, Bill Gosper, And Their Friends To Seize Control Of The Multimilliondollar Computers At Mit In The Fifties And Sixties, So They Could Not Only Use Them Night After Night But Create, Explore, And Play On Them? What Drove Lee Felsenstein And His California Hardware Cohorts In The Seventies To Liberate The Genie In The Machine And Give It To The People? What Drove Superstar Game Designer John Harris From The Software Company He Had Enriched In The Sierras In The Eighties? It Was A Set Of Shared Ideas And A Vision They Held In Common The Hacker Ethic. The Hacker Ethic Was An Idealistic And Obsessive Standard That Led To Weird Lifestyles, To Hilarious Clashes With Bureaucracies, And Even To Potential Illegalities: In Their Urge To Explore Computers, Hackers Dont Necessarily Care Whose Computer Is Being Explored. But Their Handson, Antiauthority Ethic, Along With Their Technical Brilliance, Enabled Them To Triumph As They Do In Scene After Scene Of This Twentyfiveyear Epic Of Young American Wizardry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution'? A: 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution' explores the lives and motivations of the pioneers of computer programming and the hacker ethic that drove them to innovate and challenge existing systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Steven Levy, a noted journalist and writer known for his insights into technology and culture.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating that it is used but still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution' contains 458 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the history and impact of hackers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1984, making it a significant historical account of the computer revolution.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution' falls under the category of Client-Server Systems, focusing on the evolution of computer technology and culture.
- Q: Is there a special edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the 'First Edition' of the book, which may be of particular interest to collectors and enthusiasts.
- Q: What are the key features of the book? A: The book features in-depth interviews and narratives from key figures in the hacker community, highlighting their contributions and the ethos that shaped the early days of computing.
- Q: Is there any specific demographic the book targets? A: The book primarily targets readers interested in technology, computer history, and the cultural impact of hackers, appealing to both casual readers and professionals in the field.