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This "Best of 2600: A Hacker's Odyssey" collection is a deep dive into the hacker culture as chronicled by the 2600: The Hacker Quarterly. The book, divided into sections covering the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, serves as an encyclopedic record of the evolution of hacking, including its discoveries, conflicts, jokes, and busts. It explores a variety of topics, from phone phreaking and network vulnerabilities to hardware hacks and the legal battles faced by hackers. Overall, the book aims to document and understand the hacker ethos, advocating for freedom of information, exploration, and questioning established systems, while also grappling with the ethical and legal complexities of hacking activities.
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This "Best of 2600: A Hacker's Odyssey" collection is a deep dive into the hacker culture as chronicled by the 2600: The Hacker Quarterly. The book, divided into sections covering the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, serves as an encyclopedic record of the evolution of hacking, including its discoveries, conflicts, jokes, and busts. It explores a variety of topics, from phone phreaking and network vulnerabilities to hardware hacks and the legal battles faced by hackers. Overall, the book aims to document and understand the hacker ethos, advocating for freedom of information, exploration, and questioning established systems, while also grappling with the ethical and legal complexities of hacking activities.

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