Word: hacker
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Most hackers don't have to write papers during finals; all they do is chew endless no-doz's and hand in final computer programming projects. Unfortunately, the Happy Hacker made the mistake of being a Social Studies major and was thus saddled with numerous papers and exams during January; thus the temporary disappearance of this column...
...easiest way to get public domain software is to copy it from friends. But, for those with few software-rich friends, the Happy Hacker can provide a basic lesson in where and how to obtain free software...
...Happy Hacker had planned to write about some additional MS-DOS utilities but writing period has taken its toll. Until next week, happy hacking...
...rather concerned by the "Happy Hacker" column of January 7. The advice he gives regarding ResEdit is very dangerous indeed...
Finally, I submit that the Happy Hacker should try reading the manual. The example he gave was to change the Microsoft Word menu to allow command-key sequences--like hitting command-B to change to bold. Microsoft Word already has key sequences for changing the font to bold, along with just about every other command you could hope for. Another solution is to purchase a program called Tempo, which allows you to recall both key-strokes and mouse movements by hitting a command...