Appendix A. Hacker Folklore
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Appendix A. Hacker Folklore

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The Meaning of 'Hack'
TV Typewriters: A Tale of Hackish Ingenuity
A Story About 'Magic'
Some AI Koans
Tom Knight and the Lisp Machine
Moon instructs a student
Sussman attains enlightenment
Drescher and the toaster
OS and JEDGAR
The Story of Mel

This appendix contains several legends and fables that illuminate the meaning of various entries in the lexicon.

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