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A '''hacker''' is someone with skills in developing computer software or hardware. Hackers enjoy modifying these for extra functionality and/or performance.
A '''hacker''' is someone with skills in developing computer software or hardware. Hackers enjoy modifying these for extra functionality and/or performance.
They are often willing to do it for the sheer joy of it, or merely to receive the admiration and respect of their peers.
They are often willing to do it for the sheer joy of it, or merely to receive the admiration and respect of their peers. Often, hackers are caught on Forums and messageboards where they brag about thier achivements and hacks. This has often been their downfall.
Hackers resent being lumped in with [[security cracker]]s, however such people can be both.
Hackers resent being lumped in with [[security cracker]]s, however such people can be both.