How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The Metaverse has now become a place where you can get killed. […]
A few hacks can make a lot of difference in this situation. A freelance hacker could get a lot of s*** done, years before the giant software factories bestir themselves to deal with the problem. (48.28-30)
And there we have it: Hiro's rugged individualism that accompanies his unique hacker skill set is what lets him save the day. No corporate tool could've pulled off what he did in whipping up a way to protect both the brain and the computer from Snow Crash in time to defeat Rife's plan.