Hackers On Planet Earth (1994): The History of TAP Magazine

August 13, 1994, 7:00 pm: From the early seventies to 1983, the major source for technically "subversive" material was TAP Magazine, a publication still eagerly traded by hackers and phone phreaks today. Originally started by the Yippies and Abbie Hoffman, TAP evolved into a cornerstone for phreaks all over the world. The last editor of TAP, Cheshire Catalyst, will tell the story and answer your questions. This is where it all began.

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