^C^1About The Happy Hacker


"Hacking" is the art and science of "software surgery" -- the act of dissecting
and modifying existing computer software systems.

Now, most "hackers" will tell you that they hack for good and practical reasons
-- for instance, to customize a piece of software to meet their particular
needs.

But beneath all this concern for practicality lies the ^1real^0 reason hackers
hack -- the sheer compulsion to "tinker" with the status quo.  A "Do Not Enter"
sign tells a hacker "Go Ahead!  I dare you!"  When a hacker sees the "tip of
the iceberg" showing in a program, he won't be content until he's brought the
iceberg up on shore, melted it down, and used the water to make lemonade.

We designed ^1The Happy Hacker^0 department of BIG BLUE DISK to aid you in your
adventures in "manipulative creativity."  In this section, we offer the "tools
of the trade" -- utility programs that let you access the features and
functions of your computer that are not normally available through simple or
direct means.

In addition to utilities, this section may also contain tutorials and
programming tips that will enhance your hacking skills.

  Enjoy and learn!
