CS Presentation Michael Retrum

Hackers, Heroes of the computer revolution The book was written by Steven Levy It was originally published in 1985 and then rereleased as a 25th anniversary edition in 2010

Tech Model Railroad Club Tech Model RailRoad club MIT 1959 MIT had one computer, the TX-0, which was very expensive and because of this it was highly secured The members would go at weird times in hope that they could have access to the computer They hated how strictly protected it was and wanted everyone to have easier access to a computer

“Hackers ethic” “Hackers believe that essential lessons can be learned about the systems-about the world-from taking things apart, seeing how they work, and using this knowledge to create new and even more interesting things. They resent any person, physical barrier, or law that tries to keep them from doing this.” They wanted to improve and tinker with computers in any way they could They wanted everyone to be able to access computers and love them like they did

Relation to our class The Hackers advanced technology significantly and without the progress they made, what we talk about in class wouldn't’t be possible While we often talk about Hackers in class, the use of the term hacker is completely different. Hackers in this time period were people who came up with clever or new programs or software

Recommendation Steven Levy gave a very informational new prospective on the hackers at the beginning stage of computers My perspective changed completely about hackers and I found the book to be rather interesting I would recommend the book to others as I believe that it can bring a new perspective on hacking and may draw an interest in getting involved with the good side of hacking