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2600: The Hacker Quarterly is an American magazine founded in 1984 that covers hacker culture, computer security, telecommunications, digital rights, and telephone phreaking. It combines technical discussion with reporting and commentary about the social and legal consequences of communications technology. The publication is intended for readers interested in hacker history, independent security writing, and the culture surrounding experimentation with computer and telephone systems.
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What does the 2600 in 2600: The Hacker Quarterly refer to?
It refers to the 2600-hertz tone used in older telephone networks for signaling and phone phreaking. The title connects the magazine to the telecommunications systems that shaped early hacker culture.
When was 2600: The Hacker Quarterly founded?
The magazine launched in January 1984. Eric Corley, who wrote under the name Emmanuel Goldstein, became its best-known editor and publisher.
What subjects does 2600 cover?
Its coverage includes telephone switching systems, internet protocols, computer security, surveillance, and the politics of technology. The magazine combines technical material with reporting and writing from the hacker community.
Why does the magazine use the name Emmanuel Goldstein?
Emmanuel Goldstein is Eric Corley's pen name, taken from the dissident figure in George Orwell's 1984. The reference fits 2600's long-running interest in privacy, state power, and digital freedom.
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