The Happy Hacker: A Guide to (Mostly) Harmless Computer Hacking

by Carolyn Meinel

Book Overview

An easy introduction to computer security and administration using commonly available tools. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929408292
• ISBN13: 9780929408293
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: American Eagle Publications
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Funny, gentle, moralistic - it serves its purpose.

This is a most unusual book, in that it's written in the tone and spirit of computer books from the mid-70's hobbyist days. To those who take offense that it's not some kind of flaming-skull testosterone rant, just go away. You've probably OCR'd the book and converted it to Acrobat by now. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's useful and entertaining, and presents a viewpoint almost never seen in this macho arena. Someone has to teach the old-school basics, and I'm glad it's Carolyn.

Super hacking,here we go!

This is one of the best computer boox I have ever read.To those of you who do not like the book,I want to say one thing.You can hack legally.OK?

I wished I had it earlier.

As the target of this book is beginners, it is the BEST book on how to get started hacking. Carolyn's knowledge about what is lawfully right or wrong makes this book confidently exposes step-by-step instructions on how to hack.Although I finished computer science degree in New York, and a master degree in telecommunication in the UK, I had no idea on how to break into computer until I met this book. The university teaches 'good' stuffs only, while this book tells something 'cool' using simple commands that I'd been using thousand of times without realising their 'other' power!If you are an expert in computer security, this book is useful on how to get other information in the net. This is convenient for a busy person like me, minimizing search by taking advice from an expert. The book also directs and recommends what other useful books are!Yes, you can find the content free in the net, thanks to Carolyn's humble initiative to feed the hungry knowledge seeker. Since time is important for me, having the book helps me to have the information content more portable and searchable. One thing for sure, your teenage friend/niece/nephew will be tremendously happy to get it as a present.

Lame for hackers, elite for Lamers..

OK this is the thing. I think this book is really good for all the newbies out there. But I sure do agree that you can get all that info from "the guide to mostly harmless hacking".

A great book for begining hackers.

This was an excellent book. It was really good for teaching the basics, and teaching that true hackers don't break the law, or cause damage. I would recomment this book to anyone who wants to become a hacker.