Patrick K. Kroupa

Computer hacker and co-founder of MindVox

Patrick K. Kroupa - Computer hacker and co-founder of MindVox
Born

January 20th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1969, this individual played a significant role in the early days of online culture and computer hacking. As a co-founder of MindVox, a pioneering online community and bulletin board system, contributions included facilitating discussions on technology and hacking. The platform became a hub for hackers and computer enthusiasts during the early internet era. This individual was also associated with various activist movements, advocating for digital rights and the freedom of information.

Co-founded MindVox

Contributed to digital rights activism

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