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Summary: Lucid, but not a complete entity of detail
Review: Of course not all details would make a print. I just finished this book a half hour ago. Although a must read for those wanting to follow in anyone's footsteps portrayed in this book, or anyone really, the reality of what happens is written well but not in its totality. I liked the read but would have appreciated more detail, the real shpeel.
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Summary: Good story, wish it was true.
Review: This book, as many of this subject do, did not get all the facts correctly, and downplayed several key players. Many attributes were exagerated and also some of the timeframe is off. It does make for a terribly nice story howerver. And the writers were justfied in displaying it this way, Most of the public would not be able to enjoy it if it was not written this way. Also neighther Alan nor Julio'z true representation throughout the trial was show, nor was alan's representation in the key incidents which the judge cited as being instrumental in the jail sentencings of john,mark,paul and eli listed. Why would that be important? because you see the true pepetrators wernt sentanced at all. Also the Secret Service wasent not adiquetly portrayed throughtout the book, and jason's particular involvment with tymnet was not clearly shown. It is a trajik shame that the government and our system felt it nececcary to punish thease kids in this way but thats life. Also - Free Kevin Dimitri0us EIght LeggeD gr00ve Mach1ne
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Summary: Fantastic, definitly recomended
Review: This story of a few kid's rising to cyberfame is a must read. The authors take what would normally be a terribly boring newspaper story and turn it into a finely crafted tail of suspense. A great story for anyone, not just geeks.
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Summary: well written-- definitely a 10!
Review: I really enjoyed the way this book portrayed the hacking/phreaking community, I hope that those who read it will realize that those hackers who are true to the "hacker ethic" are not criminals in the way that most of the public and news media suggests. Finally, a book that tells the truth..
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Summary: great book
Review: someone finally wrote a book that shows what and how hacking is/evolved. i read this book in a few days and was really upset when i was done. i was also excited that someone finally wrote a book about the Masters of Deception. i was a little kid when all this happened, and i'm still not that old, but i remember hearing about it on BBSes and everywhere else hackers where. this is a good book, get it. -Siber_Killer
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Summary: a fun read, but not very fluid
Review: This book definitely caters to a certain type of audience. It is written in a very fluffy, personal style, although it does contain some technical jargon. I enjoyed both the fluff and the jargon, but readers who would prefer it to be all of one or the other will be disappointed.The characters are very well portrayed (I use the term "characters" because the book is written almost in a fictional style), although I sometimes questioned where reality ended and the author's influence began. Each character is given a few pages of background, helping us to identify with who they really are and trying to define their motives. My only objection is that the story tends to jump from one viewpoint to another without much of a bridge between the sections. I suppose this is because the characters come and go, and because the plot isn't terribly focused, but it makes it hard to follow what's going on. Regardless, anyone who has ever had dreams of being a hacker, or understands (or wants to understand) the compulsions that really drive them, will enjoy this book.
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Summary: A+
Review: What can I say? This is the first book that I have read in this field and I was amazed at the exitment that I felt as I turned the pages. I read it in 4 days. If these books interest you then get this one.
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Summary: A great read, even for those not well versed on the subject!
Review: A great book! I finished it in two days and wish I hadn't moved so fast through it. the detail of the book was amazing and made me feel like I could use the book as a guide to do it all myself!
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Summary: Quality writing makes this story more than just a fun read
Review: What could have been a very boring and dry account of the daily affairs of teenager hackers was turned into an insightful and entertaining book with serious social value. The way the story was presented kept every character vital and kept the reader informed on what the overall picture was. The way in which it switched perspective every chapter or so also kept the plot line fresh. It stayed true to the ideals of all involved, although at times it slanted a bias towards the young pranksters, and "Masters of Deception" also succeeded in conveying what hacking is really all about. The summary at the end also provided one hell of a thought to chew on. Actually it gave you several, and that is quite possibly the most redeeming thing about this book. Not only is it a fun read, but it provokes you to think about the social questions surrounding what has become a major issue in the 90s.
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Summary: This is a great book!
Review: I couldn't put the book down it was interesting, funny, I finished it in 4 days. One of the best books to read about hackers, BUY IT!!!
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