Alexander John Batyi on Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:26:22 -0400 (EDT)


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Re: [Plug] a question of terminology..


> hacking  = with curious (maybe purposful) intent
> cracking = with nefarious (likely intrusive) intent
> > 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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary; Second Edition

Hack:  7. Computers. to devise or modify (a computer
          program), usually skillfully.


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