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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).
Cyberspace
(Anachron Library... glossary entry, plus links to other websites)
Hacker Films
(internal link... fiction and non-fiction films which feature hackers)
Hacker Jargon
(an in-depth glossary of Hacker Jargon presented by Eric Raymond)
The New Hacker's Dictionary
(glossary of Hacker terms)
*note: It is impossible for me to keep checking on all external links... please inform me of any changes. Also let me know of additional links which should be added here.
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