"The Hacker Quarterly," Since 1984.
2600: The Hacker Quarterly is an American seasonal publication of technical information and articles, many of which are written and submitted by the readership, on a variety of subjects including hacking, telephone switching systems, Internet protocols and services, as well as general news concerning the computer "underground".
With origins in the phreaking community and late 20th century counterculture, 2600 and its associated conference transitioned to coverage of modern hacker culture, and the magazine has become a platform for speaking out against increased digital surveillance and advocacy of personal and digital freedoms.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2600:_The_Hacker_Quarterly
I evangelize about this magazine to anyone that I get the opportunity to speak to that shows the smallest hint of being interested in "hacking," information/network security, digital freedom, cryptocurrency, or simply tech in general. If you lived through the security scene of the 1990's or the 1980's for that matter, you've probably heard of 2600 or even owned and read a few issues.
This little magazine comes out at the beginning of each season of the year, bringing you the latest in underground information! The more subversive and forward thinking, the better! The content is all user generated as well. If you get an article published, you get a free year subscription and a shirt/hoodie, pretty nice.
This publication has a LOT of history to it as it has been spearheading its space since 1984, kicking it all off showcasing the latest craze at the time "Telephone Phreaking." Think "hacking," but with phones. Humans have been hacking everything since the dawn of time, it's how things evolve technologically and move into the future for the next iteration of "stuff."
To give you an idea of what you're in store for, here's what the Spring 2017 edition brought to the table:
Anyways, I'm just bringing this to light for some folks in case they're unaware of its existence. I thoroughly enjoy each and every issue (I own every issue since its inception, it makes for an awesome library piece) and I know that many of you in this space would certainly enjoy it as well.
You can subscribe to the publication either digitally (boooo!) or physically (this nets you way more cool points in life)
For Physical Subscriptions: https://store.2600.com/collections/subscriptions-renewals
For Digital Subscriptions: http://www.2600.com/magazine/digital-editions.html
Back Issues: https://store.2600.com/collections/back-issues
Yes!
They accept Bitcoin for subscriptions, back issues, and other merch in their store!
So you can effectively buy anything that they offer with Steem by converting it into BTC. Or of course, you can spend regular old monopoly money, but who does that anymore?
What are you waiting for?! Expand your mind or someone elses! Buy yourself a subscription or give one as a gift!
Until next time . . .
-Matt-A