Hacker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hacker may refer to: Hack (disambiguation): a hacker is one who hacks. Innovation. Hacker (computing), a contentious term used for several types of person:
Hacker (computing) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In computing, a hacker is a person in one of several distinct (but not completely disjoint) communities and subcultures: [1] People committed to circumvention of computer security.
What is hacker? - Definition from Whatis.com
- Hacker is a term used by some to mean "a clever programmer" and by others, especially those in popular media, to mean "someone who tries to break into computer systems."
The Word "Hacker"
April 2004 To the popular press, "hacker" means someone who breaks into computers. Among programmers it means a good programmer. But the two meanings are connected.
Great Hackers
July 2004 (This essay is derived from a talk at Oscon 2004.) A few months ago I finished a new book, and in reviews I keep noticing words like "provocative'' and "controversial.''
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hacker: n. [originally, someone who makes furniture with an axe] 1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as ...
What is a Hacker?
What is a Hacker? Brian Harvey University of California, Berkeley. In one sense it's silly to argue about the ``true'' meaning of a word. A word means whatever people use it to ...
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Huge on-line catalog dedicated to the serious phone phreaker, casino cheater, fruit machine beater, dss and cable tv user, gambling hacker, magnetic stripe hacker, and electronics ...
HowStuffWorks "How Hackers Work"
Hackers with bad intentions make up a surprisingly small percentage of the hacker community. Learn more about hackers and how hackers help the computer world.
frontline: hackers
This FRONTLINE documentary explores the hacker community, from the mischievous pranksters to serious criminals who cost businesses billions of dollars. Through interviews with ...