Bernie S. Bernie S. started playing with microcomputers in 1978 when he built one using RCA's 1802 microprocessor (since it controlled the first Viking Mars Lander, he though it was cool). Shortly thereafter he built an intelligent video terminal (a big deal back then) and 110 baud modem, then started hacking the local Sperry Univac mainframe at Mansfield State College. Since then he's stayed involved with computers and telecommunications, and pushed the envelope a bit too much for the U.S. Secret Service.