Research BSP was active in 1988 and then Lord Blix released one crack in 1991, but the group did not recover. Members Sites 1989 The Celestial Woodlands [1988–1989]; Houston, TX1 Releases 1988 Sources
PTL Group
Research 1987 The Spiker, Bad Brains, Death Star, The Hermit, and Rambo founded the PTL Group. The Transistor joined the group in the summer when he broke severe protection in Marble Madness. Bad Brains moved with his Anarchy Burger Burger in 1987 to Seattle and San Jose to end his...
Crackers in Action
Research Smaller early group probably a one-man show by Live Wire from Insane Asylum. Displayed in the Elemental List in 1989.1 Members Sites 1989 Insane Asylum [1988–1989]; HQ; Denver, CO Releases Sources
Pentagram
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North American Pirate/Phreak Association
Research Smaller early group. The Elemental List gave us a good overview of the extent of the distribution network in 1989.1 Members Sites 1989 NAPPA #1; The Gates of Dawn; Silver Spring, MD NAPPA #2; Surf Shop; Gaithersburg, MD NAPPA #4; Ultimate Revolution; Houston, TX NAPPA #7; Heaven or Hell;...
North American Society of Anarchists
Research A small band from 1990 that gained some notoriety by collaborating with the better-known Public Enemy. Members Sites Maximum Security [1990]; Saratoga, California, USA1 Releases Sources
New York Crackers
Research In 1990, they were among the 4 largest groups on the IBM PC scene. They started a period of waves, when they released and then did not release releases. A big advantage was, according to many, the best cracker on the scene, Mad Scientist. Members Mad Scientist [1990]; cracker.1...
Public Enemy
Research According to Captain Tom, it was formed in early 1989.2 One of the top 4 IBM PC games groups in 1990. It was known for releasing non-English releases with delayed translations. Its strong point was distribution, which relied entirely on the courier Dragon Lord.2 After one month, Twin Peaks...
The Humble Guys
Research In 1990, they were among the 4 largest groups on the IBM PC scene. Members Sites 1990 Crack in Time. NJ, USA. HMS Bounty. PE, USA. The Software Conspiracy. FL, USA. Probably replaced The Theory baord from August. Spamland. MA, USA. The Theory. FL, USA. Probably until july 1990....
FiRM
Research The acronym FiRM probably came from the phrase “First in Release Media” or “First in Release Movement”. Members Sites 1989 Cemetery Gates [1989]; BBS; Agour Hills, LA Area, CA Cornerstone BBS [1989]; BBS HQ; Alexandria, VA Euphoria [1989]; BBS; Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦 Forbidden Passage [1989]; BBS; Houston, TX The...