Chapter
The Early Days of Hacking
01:59 - 06:31 (04:31)
In the early days of hacking, accessing computer networks and the internet was expensive, so many hackers looked for free ways to connect. One common method was to dial into Sprintnet and use bulletin boards to access information.
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Telenet, a full-blown network that used the X25 protocol to communicate between two systems became the first public available network, picking up in popularity since it was free to connect and only required a modem and a phone line to access.
01:59 - 03:09 (01:09)
Telenet
Summary
Telenet, a full-blown network that used the X25 protocol to communicate between two systems became the first public available network, picking up in popularity since it was free to connect and only required a modem and a phone line to access.
ChapterThe Early Days of Hacking
EpisodeEp 23: Vladimir Levin
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Two early hackers discuss their experience dialing into Sprintnet and exploring bulletin boards, such as the ones connected to Citibank, for free access to the internet.
03:09 - 06:31 (03:21)
Hacking
Summary
Two early hackers discuss their experience dialing into Sprintnet and exploring bulletin boards, such as the ones connected to Citibank, for free access to the internet.