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Re: [Plug] a question of terminology..
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"Jason S." wrote:
> On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, secher wrote:
>
> > Ok, if we can't get htis straight, we can't ask the media to do
> > otherwise.
> > Hacking == working at programming, with the implication that there is a
> > problem to be solved.
> > Cracking == working at breaking into a supposedly secure system or
> > software, with or without the use of programming tools.
> >
> > Ok? I'm neither one, not qualified to be, but I have been around long
> > enough to know the difference.
> >
>
> This argument irritates me to no end. Its right up there with the
> war on drugs. Its over. We lost. Get over it and move on. :)
>
> It pretty much depends on syntax.
>
> Hacking == What you do to make hiding the body easier.
>
> Cracking == What the tricks do down on tioga on friday nights.
>
> Its silly, I think anyone who cares enough to make the distinction,
> can tell by the syntax.
Agreed. There are thousands of other tech related terms that have different
meanings when taken out of context.
Another example :
Cracker == Southern slang for a redneck and/or racist
The only time that there would be any confusion as to which meaning of the
word to use, would be if you were talking about the security of the NAACP
website. Note that saying "white hat cracker" does not eliminate the
confusion :)
Greg
That hoopy frood, Kevin Hill, he really knows where his towel is at.
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