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A hacker isn't something that is part of a criminal enterprise that breaches computer security, that would be a Cracker. I think 'hacking' can be used in other
by brackin 14y ago
A hacker isn't something that is part of a criminal enterprise that breaches computer security, that would be a Cracker. I think 'hacking' can be used in other contexts and makes sense. I wouldn't say the meaning has changed as it was always blurred but people are using it in some places where it may not make much sense.
- asto 14y agoThe criminal enterprise bit was my poor attempt at a joke :-) But really, I have a feeling 'hacker' is going to be a Che Guevara. Random people proudly wearing it without the faintest clue of what it stands for!