CRACKERS I: THE GOLD RUSH

Microzeit

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CRACKERS is the first volume in a groundbreaking series exploring the hidden world of software piracy in the 1980s and ’90s. Through a blend of oral histories, media reports, and vivid anecdotes, it reveals the secretive scene of crackers, disk traders, and copy parties that shaped the early computer age. From the USA to Europe, this narrative journey uncovers the intrigues, industrial espionage, and underground elitism that flourished when floppy disks ruled and the law lagged behind.

With 336 full-color pages of historical accounts, rare images, and detailed analysis, the book distinguishes crackers from hackers, examines their impact on the global games industry, and highlights the press relations, legal battles, and demo groups that grew out of this digital rebellion. Combining captivating storytelling with industry insights, CRACKERS captures a pivotal moment in gaming and computing history.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Hardcover		N/A	2022	336

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