hacker

Computer buff.

"Anyone who explores computer systems (their own or others) in an experimental and experiencial way.

"Most hackers do not try to harm the systems or software they're exploring. Those that have malicious intent are called 'crackers'." --Henry W.Targowski (in Mark/Space , 1994).

Verb: to hack.


"Although they kept odd hours and weren't fashion plates, and although they weren't averse to solving lock-picking puzzles, the original hackers were toolmakers, not burglars". --Howard Rheingold (in The Virtual Community , 1994).

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