How To Become A Hacker

How To Become A Hacker

Eric Raymond
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bootload · hn↗

'... What is the fastest way to learn "hacking" to a reasonable level such that you can apply for YC? ...' How smart are you? How hard are you willing to learn? Try reading 'How To Become A Hacker' by Eric Raymond for a start ~ http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/hacker-howto.html There are others but this is a good start.

iamelgringo · hn↗

Eric Raymond answered this question a while back: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/hacker-howto.html It's not a quick process. It takes time to learn enough to do anything interesting with programming. A lot of time and dedication.

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