An edition of Wizzywig (2008)

Wizzywig

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An edition of Wizzywig (2008)

Wizzywig

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An exploration of the history of phone phreaking and computer hacking through the life of fictional character of Kevin Phenicle, who uses the nom-de-guerre Boingthump. The series, named for a computer software acronym meaning "What You See is What You Get", follows the origins of modern hacking from the late seventies to the present day.

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E. Piskor
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Wizzywig
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2008, E. Piskor
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Table of Contents

v. 1.
Phreak -- -- v. 2.
Hacker.

Edition Notes

Published in
Munhall, Pa

The Physical Object

Pagination
volumes

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL44941997M
OCLC/WorldCat
298992865

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL19956448W

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Work Description

"They say What You See Is What You Get-- but Kevin "Boingthump" Phenicle could always see more than most people. In the world of phone phreaks, hackers, and scammers, he's a legend. His exploits are hotly debated: could he really get free long-distance calls by whistling into a pay phone? Did his video-game piracy scheme accidentally trigger the first computer virus? And did he really dodge the FBI by using their own wiretapping software against them? Is he even a real person? And if he's ever caught, what would happen to a geek like him in federal prison? Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life hackers, WIZZYWIG is the thrilling tale of a master manipulator-- his journey from precocious child scammer to federally wanted fugitive, and beyond. In a world transformed by social networks, data leaks, and digital uprisings, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds us how much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with a keyboard" -- from publisher's web site.

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