DEF CON 18 - Jason Scott - You're Stealing It Wrong! 30 Years of Inter-Pirate Battles

Why it was recommended

Related, and a personal favorite of mine

Strong recommendationalnwlsn · Original2025-03

What it covers

Jason Scott's DEF CON 18 talk tells the history of software piracy over thirty years, centered on the feuds and drama among rival warez groups. It is full of archival. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

DEFCONConference

Length

55 min 59 sec

Year

2013

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