I was interested in implements of mass destruction - from an academic point of view.

People dont want to talk about death, just like they dont want to talk about computer security. Maybe I should have named my workstation Fear. People are so motivated by fear.

When I'm not supposed to do something, it becomes more attractive to me.

I can write a program that lets you break the copy protection on a music file. But I can't write a program that solders new connections onto a chip for you.

I was interested in implements of mass destruction - from an academic point of view.

Even if the music industry simply gave away all their music people would complain that they don't have the bandwidth to download all the stuff - the problem would merely shift from availability to distribution.

The whole idea that what is not normal should be kept secret - that's really distasteful to me.