[russell]

Ah, Cryptonomicon by Neal Stepehson updated for the internet age. Worth reading if you havent.

[leggomylibro]

Updated nothing, that sounds like Cryptonomicon's fictional Sultanate of Kinakuta.

[primitivesuave]

Thank you for the pointer toward what seems like an excellent read! Just ordered it on Amazon.

[Freeboots]

All his stuff is great. If you like it, check the baroque cycle too

[luca_ing]

Just as a counterpoint: while I like his stuff in general, I disliked the baroque cycle (but still read the whole thing).

My recommendation: Anathem.

If anyone should ask I will explain my opinion on the baroque cycle.

[Freeboots]

The Vault!