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The term "hacker" actually originates from the farm. I have had trouble finding reference to this fact, but Woz says it's so, so I believe him. Back in the day,
by VonGuard 12y ago
The term "hacker" actually originates from the farm. I have had trouble finding reference to this fact, but Woz says it's so, so I believe him. Back in the day, they had single steam engines they'd rig to run pumps, farm equipment, bailers, etc. The ultimate hacks.
- Crito 12y agoThe ways they transmitted power from the engines to where it was needed was pretty cool too: http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/02/the-mechanical-transmission-of-power-jerker-line-systems.html http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/02/the-mechanical-transm...