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Originally Posted by Netherdark
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It's always odd hearing the term 'hacker' used in the sense of 'cracker', I have termed myself a hacker before in conversation and often get mixed facial responses. /discuss
Definitions truncated:
hacker /n./
1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary.
cracker /n./
One who breaks security on a system. Coined ca. 1985 by hackers in defense against journalistic misuse of hacker.
Source: Hacker Dictionary; can be found many places.
http://www.outpost9.com/reference/ja...argon_toc.html
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Hurp - the sound a retard makes.
Durp - the other sound a retard makes.