On Aug 14, 2:35pm, Bruce Perens wrote: : Ahem. Let's not use the word "hacker" to mean "computer criminal" on : this list. "cracker" is more appropriate. >-- End of excerpt from Bruce Perens
Seconded. The term "hacker" originally referred to one who would "hack" at [working] code to make it better, faster, cleaner, more fun, etc. The term has been badly misused in recent years, and for some has taken on a new meaning. Given the true meaning of the term, most of the people on this list could be called "hacker". Chris -)----- -- Christopher R. Hertel -)----- University of Minnesota [EMAIL PROTECTED] Networking and Telecommunications Services