Response 1: The Blue Nowhere

As I began to read this book, I noticed the glossary of terms. Hackers and people in the computer world really do have their own language. I find myself wondering how many computer criminals live around us here in Kansas, or if it is just a regional thing to areas that are very rich in computer business, such as Silicon Valley. I noticed that when the character Gillette is trying to cut deals with the cops if he'll help them, that all he really wants is his computer. I know a lot of people who really like computers, but I'd never thought about people having addictions to them. I also wonder how much of this book is based on fact. Is it really that easy for a hacker to find out all that information about me? Or is it just dramatized for the sake of entertainment?