Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 642 Dreyfus, Suelette Assange, Julian 1971 Underground: Hacking, madness and obsession on the electronic frontier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_(Dreyfus_book) "Underground: Hacking, madness and obsession on the electronic frontier" by Suelette Dreyfus is a non-fiction account written in the late 20th century. The book investigates the lives and motivations of hackers, chronicling their adventures in the computer underground, a world marked by both creativity and chaos. Through a series of interconnected narratives, it delves into the psychology behind hacking, exploring themes of rebellion, obsession, and the pursuit of knowledge. The opening of "Underground" sets the stage for a deep exploration of the hacker community and the ethical complexities surrounding this subculture. In the preface, Dreyfus reflects on her inspiration for writing the book, drawing parallels between her great aunt's underwater exploration and her own journey into the digital underworld. She introduces the reader to the mindset of hackers, revealing that each individual has a unique story shaped by personal experiences, mental health issues, and a sometimes tumultuous relationship with authority. The introduction highlights the significance of individual narratives, with a focus on hackers' handles, which reflect their identities in the online realm. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation for understanding the multifaceted world of hacking, setting up the readers for a deep dive into the lives of its enigmatic characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Computer hackers -- Australia -- Biography Computer crimes -- Australia Computer security -- Australia HV Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Psychiatry/Psychology 1037476 2025-07-02T11:51:32.604029 text/html 1037297 2025-01-09T01:24:14.353727 text/html 473528 2025-07-02T11:51:45.342480 application/epub+zip 489315 2025-07-02T11:51:36.522086 application/epub+zip 452686 2025-07-02T11:51:35.104054 application/epub+zip 921554 2025-07-02T11:51:51.913468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 877488 2025-07-02T11:51:44.350490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700533 2022-09-03T03:54:37.646559 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 949784 2025-07-02T11:51:31.870064 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 929305 2024-03-25T12:24:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17712 2025-07-02T11:51:52.050508 application/rdf+xml 25587 2025-07-02T11:51:35.605034 image/jpeg 4517 2025-07-02T11:51:35.355036 image/jpeg 471213 2025-07-02T11:51:32.678029 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia