But the system shouldn't throw up obstructions by keeping him away from the mainstream, on the sidelines, and out of the job market. His probation officer will have the power to ease his restrictions, perhaps by allowing him to get a computer job with the informed consent of his employer. That would be a good start. January 21 will be a happy day for Mitnick, his family, and friends. But getting out of prison after a long stretch carries challenges too.
Nobody is served by stranding the hacker on the wrong side of the digital divide.
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