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After 20 Years, Phrack's Final Issue Looms

Posted by timothy on from the don't-renew-your-subscription dept.

akahige writes "According to BBC News, the legendary phreaking/hacker magazine is set to close up shop after the publication of its forthcoming issue, no. 63 (which will be hardbound in commemoration). The editorial staff is stepping down, and no one has expressed an interest in taking up the reins. Bruce Sterling is quoted as saying, 'I'd be surprised to see the thing stay dead. They've got no fixed address and anonymous contributors.' If you've ever wanted to helm a magazine, here's your chance!" (See this earlier story as well.)

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  1. Slashdot should "helm" Phrack.. by inkdesign · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Why can't Shashdot add a "Phrack" section, being that Phrack content is contributed in a similar manor, and keep the party going?

  2. Goodbye Phrack by Afecks · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The editorial staff is stepping down, and no one has expressed an interest in taking up the reins.

    Each year the articles get goofier. However, I don't think that was really a bad thing, just not a very good source of technical information.

    Luckily there is still the 29A zine. Always a great read but it won't show you how to get free soda.

  3. How about Slashdot? by LS · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Anyone willing to take over Slashdot? They've been asleep at the wheel for a while here too...

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