Paul Graham

Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age

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ISBN 13:: 9781449389550
author:: Paul Graham
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OReilly Media
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 13.8 x 1.6 x 21.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Computers, Networking, General,
Condition:: New
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The computer world is an intellectual Wild West, where ideas can be shot down with ease. Yet, it's here that innovative thinkers and programmers thrive. This book explores the motivations and drivers behind those who shape our digital landscape. As technology advances, everything around us is becoming increasingly computerised. From your phone to your camera, even your car has more processing power than a room-sized mainframe did in 1970. The internet is replacing traditional media, such as letters, encyclopedias and newspapers. This book delves into the world of hackers and programmers, examining their impact on our daily lives. The ideas discussed in this book will have a lasting impact on how we think, work, develop technology, and live. Topics include the importance of beauty in software design, wealth creation, heresy and free speech, and the open-source movement.

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