This book traces the history of Hackers, from clunky computer card punching machines to the inner secrets of what would become the internet. With groundbreaking profiles of Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, MIT railroad club and more; the shapers of the digital revolution.
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Chief Technology writer at 'Newsweek' and a regular contributer to numerous publications including 'Macworld' and 'Wired'.
Author of CRYPTO.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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If your into computing then this book is a "must read". As much as is possible it turns the rather boring subject of computing history into a good read. It describes all the periods , people and moments from computing history in detail and gives the reasoning ( dare is say - logic ) behind how we ended up with computing as it is today.
The only gripe that could be aimed at this book is that it is completely US orientated. To read this book without any prior knowledge would leave you with the impression that the computer "revolution" started and remains the sole property of the US.
Whilst in a lot of cases this is true , particularly in the area of hardware , the author did take a rather blinkered view when he covered the subject of computer games which doesn't do justice to the UK gaming companies who were ( and still are ) every bit as important as our US cousins.
The bottom line though is that its a brilliant book , one i would recommend to anyone who is nerdy enough to want to know the history of modern day computing.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By adulau
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Owner of the previous edition, I was maybe expecting too much for the 25th anniversary edition... The original one is really a great book showing the computer history and especially the beginning of the video games industry. The hacker movement is also clearly defined and explained the importance of breaking the boundaries in computer science. But if you are already the owner of the previous edition, you don't really need to purchase the anniversary edition... as this is just 20 pages of 25-years after without too much new advancement. At the end, the quality of this book resides in its ability to be still very good after 25 years.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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When looking for a fantastic read one does not immediately jump to the computer history section, thank Levy for exceptions.
Stephen Levy, a gifted author and journalist, leads the reader on a poignant journey through an age where computing still conjured up images of 6 foot computer terminals explored studiously by social outcasts. Levy has vibrantly fleshed out each of these leading characters and probably shined personality into historical figures who otherwise may have forever remained nameless geniuses.
As much a classic as any commentary in the past 40years, assuredly to be on class reading lists in the future... so get it before your Grand-kids do!
Stephen Levy, a gifted author and journalist, leads the reader on a poignant journey through an age where computing still conjured up images of 6 foot computer terminals explored studiously by social outcasts. Levy has vibrantly fleshed out each of these leading characters and probably shined personality into historical figures who otherwise may have forever remained nameless geniuses.
As much a classic as any commentary in the past 40years, assuredly to be on class reading lists in the future... so get it before your Grand-kids do!
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Great if you are 50 ish and know the original meaning of the word...
That is a guy "hacking" at a computer and nothing to do with system security infiltration which is an entirely different thing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JON
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is where it started
If you work within the field of computing and have an interest in how and why things have developed the way they have, then this book is one that you really should get. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2011 by Mole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book in years
Having been working in the IT industry as a programmer for nearly 10 years, I just wish I had read this book 10 years ago.
This is a MUST have book for any IT professional.
This is a MUST have book for any IT professional.
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Paul Leclercq
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fascinating look at the history of the computer industry
Hackers is a fascinating history of the computer industry from the late 50's through to the late 80s, covering the birth of the personal computer, the internet and the gaming... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by D. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of breed
This is simply the best computer history book I've ever read. The early chapters at MIT, I think are the the stand-out chapters here. Read more
Published on 4 April 2005 by G. J. Little
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely amazing!
Right from the beginning this book had me completely hooked. It is obvious the amount of research that has gone into this book, and it delivers exactly what it promises. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2004 by Richard Patching
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Fantastic History of Computing
A hack: a neat or smart way of fixing or implementing something. This definition was in use in MIT in the late fifties in the MIT Tech Railroad Club where young engineers would... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2003 by J. Cronin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read!
I have to agree with the previous reviewer. This is an absolute brilliant book and once I started reading I literally could not put it down and so far I have not encountered this... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2001
1.0 out of 5 stars
BOOOOOOring
I bought this book here on amazon, and to be frank it sux, Unless you are interested in a bunch of weird geeks based in MIT, (personally have nothing against geeks, but this book,... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Required reading
Steven Levy tells a good story and for every one of us reading this on a computer now, the history of the computer is a great one. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 1999
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