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4. Eric Corley (AKA Emmanuel Goldstein) In 1984, Eric Corley founded '2600 Magazine,' one of the world's most popular hacker publications. He was named a defendant in the DeCSS (a computer program that could decrypt encrypted DVDs) case in 1999 after the 2600 Web site (2600.com) posted links to the software. The movie industry obviously wasn't pleased, and Corley ultimately lost in court. Corley ...

Unlike many other hackers, Kevin Mitnick didn't use any computer programs or savvy tech-skills to gain access to networks. Rather, he essentially phished passwords, security codes, and the like by essentially hustling actual people. Still, he was convicted and spent five years in prison for unauthorized access to various computer networks in the late '90s. He was released in 2003 and now runs ...

So which type of computer is right for you? As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, it really depends on what kind of user you are. The truth is, for most of your basic computer needs -- e-mailing, word processing, photo editing and sharing, and music management -- either a Mac or a Windows-based PC will do the trick. But beyond basic needs, the paths diverge: If you're a ...