Hackers Maxims

Maxims from the editor or other sources

Hackers Maxim #1

“Trust what works; never trust egg-head theories until they deliver the goods”

Hackers Maxim #2

‘Knowledge is power, but he who controls time, controls the universe’

Hackers Maxim #3

‘Always have a Plan B’

Hackers Maxim #4

‘Always cover your flank’

Hackers Maxim #5

‘Never trust a politician. Never trust an economist. In fact, never trust anyone.’

Hackers Maxim #6

‘ You know there’s a conspiracy because you’re in on it’

Hackers Maxim #7

‘Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils’

Hackers Maxim #8

‘Good information is gold. X marks the spot. Pirates are our friends’

Hackers Maxim #9

‘There are cracks in everything’

Hackers Maxim #10

‘Don’t lose your head’

Hackers Maxim #11

‘The one true alpha move is winning’

Hackers Maxim #12

‘Never turn down a free ride’