**************************************************************************** >C O M P U T E R U N D E R G R O U N D< >D I G E S T< *** Volume 1, Issue #1.12 (June 10, 1990) ** **************************************************************************** MODERATORS: Jim Thomas / Gordon Meyer REPLY TO: TK0JUT2@NIU.bitnet COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST is an open forum dedicated to sharing information among computerists and to the presentation and debate of diverse views. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: The views represented herein do not necessarily represent the views of the moderators. Contributors assume all responsibility for assuring that articles submitted do not violate copyright protections. -------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************** *** Computer Underground Digest Issue #1.12 / File 5 of 5 *** *************************************************************** ** WHERE ARE THEY NOW? ** We're periodically asked what's happened to the various CU magazines that have appeared over the years. Many were short-lived, others are still going. We can't list them all, but here's a list of the most prominent: 2600 MAGAZINE: Probably the best of its kind, 2600 is still going strong. 2600 MAGAZINE is the primary source of information into the worldwide hacking scene. From information on the inner workings of phone companies to the latest security breaches on computer operating systems to the abuse of technology BY the authorities, 2600 is a vital tool for anyone who wants to know what is REALLY going on. Written by hackers for hackers and anyone who wants to learn a thing or two. Subscriptions are $18 US per year in U.S. and Canada for individuals; $45 for corporations and institutions; $30 individuals overseas; $65 corporations/institutions overseas. Back issues are available from 1984 for $25 per year, $30 per year overseas. The address of 2600 MAGAZINE is: 2600, PO Box 752, Middle Island, NY 11953. Telephone: (516) 751-2600, FAX (516) 751-2608. ------------ TAP: TAP, too, is still going. It's "anarchist" thrust seems to have mellowed, but it is still a fine source of information. Copies are available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope (or on some blurbs just a stamp) to: TAP P.O. Box 20264 Louisville, KY 40220 ------------ PHRACK: Begun in November, 1986, PHRACK was the primary phreak/hacker magazine. It was more than just a technical journal. Its profiles, world news, and occasional pieces of satirical fiction made it the premier outlet of its kind. Those who see it only as a primer for hacking have obviously failed to read the entire work, and its "world news" alone was worth a download. Thirty issues were put out before the January, 1990, indictment of one of the co-editors, but it has since been resurrected (*NOT* by the original editors) and PHRACK 31 appeared in late May, '90. ------------ PIRATE: Although only five issues have appeared to date, PIRATE provided the most sophisticated overview of what pirating is. Apparently internal disputes over whether it should be a broad-based journal or a "how to" manual led to the original editors and contributors (who favored discussing broad issues) leaving, and to our knowledge, #5 is the latest, and perhaps last. ----------- ATI: Anarchist Times, Inc., appears periodically. It is a cross between PHRACK and TAP, and perhaps the most politically oriented of any of the magazines. ATI can be downloaded from most good boards or from The Red Board, its home base. To date, 48 issues have appeared. ----------- SYNDICATE REPORTS: The Sensei are apparently still putting this out, and it is available on the better boards. It should be added to our archives within the next few weeks. ---------- P/Hun: A technical/anarchist type journal, P/Hun is a primer of sorts. Although lacking the broad coverage of PHRACK, it provides an interesting document for those interested in understanding this aspect of the CU. Issue #5 appeared in May, '90. ----------- LoD/H Technical Journal: The title is obvious. Only three issues appeared (despite a typo in an earlier CuD). Issue #4 was aborted because of the raids. It can be found on most CU boards. --------- Other groups have put out editions. PTL's cracking manual, an ambitious book-length primer on cracking tips, was intended to be followed by others, but to our knowledge none have appeared. INC puts out an occasional newsletter, most recently in a rather glitzy, but fun, .exe format. "Hackers R Us" intended to publish a magazine, but we have seen nothing after the initial issues. Cybertek (not the original) focuses on what its name implies. Cybertek is available at Trash American Style, Milltown Rd., Danbury CT. The second issue should have appeared by now. Cult of the Dead Cow (CDC) blurbs appear periodically, but the contents are usually of little interest to any but a small group of dedicated heavy metal loving anarchists. There are many, many others, but these seem to be the most popular and widely disseminated. -------------- Two Electronic mail digests also provide occasional, but limited, debates and commentary on CU-related issues: RISKS: RISKS@CSL.SRI.COM.bitnet TELECOM DIGEST: TELECOM@EECS.NWU.EDU.bitnet =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ + END THIS FILE + +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+===+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=  Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253 12yrs+