This manual covers the Steven Levy's classic book, "Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition," first published in 2010. This edition delves into the foundational era of computing, profiling the original hackers from the late 1950s through the early 1980s. It explores their innovative approaches, the risks they took, and the unique values that defined the "hacker ethic." The narrative traces the evolution from early computer research laboratories to the advent of home computers, highlighting the ingenuity and unconventional problem-solving that propelled the digital revolution.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive insights into the historical development of computing and the individuals who shaped its early trajectory. It details the key figures, their motivations, and the cultural underpinnings of the hacker movement. Readers will gain an understanding of the seminal period when underground activities laid the groundwork for today's digital landscape, from the early days at MIT to the emergence of personal computing pioneers. This resource serves as a valuable reference for understanding the origins of modern technology and the enduring principles of innovation.
This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers.
Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic," that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II.
Author: Levy, Steven
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition
Pages: 00520 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-05-19
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781449388393
Category: Computers : Programming - General
Category: Computers : Reference - General
Category: Computers : History
This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers.
Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic," that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II.
Author: Levy, Steven
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition
Pages: 00520 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-05-19
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781449388393
Category: Computers : Programming - General
Category: Computers : Reference - General
Category: Computers : History
