(09-02-2012, 12:31 PM)zenmaster Wrote: I remember reading it about 20 years ago. It was good for entertainment - the symbology is effective - but it trivializes the learning process to be sure.
It's a novel after all.
Have you read The Daemon ?
It's seriously good. The first 7 chapters can be read here: http://thedaemon.com/daemonpreview.html
Quote:About the Author . . .
A former systems consultant to Fortune 1000 companies, Daniel Suarez has designed and developed mission-critical software for the defense, finance, and entertainment industries. An avid gamer and technologist, he lives in Los Angeles, California.
So for once a book about computers and fiction written by a real programmer.