Definitions of hacker on the Web:
Unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
www.tecrime.com/0gloss.htm
A person who enjoys exploring the details of computers and how to stretch their capabilities. A malicious or inquisitive meddler who tries to discover information by poking around. A person who enjoys learning the details of programming systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users who prefer to learn on the minimum necessary.
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/c.../glossary.html
A slang term for a computer enthusiast. Among professional programmers, the term hacker implies an amateur or a programmer who lacks formal training. Depending on how it used, the term can be either complimentary or derogatory, although it is developing an increasingly derogatory connotation. ...
dtp.epsb.net/glossary.htm
Originally, a hacker was a term of respect, used among computer programmers, designers, and engineers. The hacker was one who created original and ingenious programs. Unfortunately, the current popular meaning of the term is used to describe those who break into systems, destroy data, steal copyrighted software, and perform other destructive or illegal acts with computers and networks.
www.cem.uvm.edu/util/html/definitions.php
Originally used to describe a computer enthusiast who pushed a system to its highest performance through clever programming.
http://www.expedite-email-marketing....definition.htm
The dictionary defines "hacker" as a slang term describing a person who carries out or manages something successful. A hacker is someone who spends many hours with the computer often successfully operating it by trial and error without first referring to the manual. A hacker is often a technical person in the computer field, such as assembly language programmer or systems programmer. Today the term hacker has taken on a negative meaning. ...
www.fas.org/irp/congress/1996_hr/s960605a.htm
The term 'hacker' has been abused by the media to give a negative connotation - of someone who engages in breaking into computers. In fact 'hacker' within the subculture of computing has a positive connotation, meaning someone who is technologically adept with computers, electronics or any other technical specialism. In the computer subculture those who break into computer systems are referred to as 'crackers'. ...
www.fraw.org.uk/library/005/gn-irt/glossary.html
1) According to The New Hacker's Dictionary a hacker is a clever computer programmer, who does not necessarily engage in illegal activities. 2) In the media, a Hacker refers to a person who illegally break in or attempts to break into a computer system. See Cracker.
practice.findlaw.com/glossary.html
A highly proficient computer programmer who seeks to gain unauthorised access to systems without malicious intent. Top
www.smoothwall.net/support/glossary.html
A person who illegally gains access to your computer system.
http://www.infosec.gov.hk/english/ge...lossary_gj.htm
A person who is very knowledgable about computers and might try to break into your computer to steal information, plant a virus, or play a practiacl joke on you with devious intent.
www.pcviper.com/help/glossary.html
a person who attemptsto gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
www.gbc.t-online.hu/english/bszotare2.htm
Slang term for a technically sophisticated computer user who enjoys exploring computer systems and programs, sometimes to the point of obsession.
http://www.incredible.co.za/services...y/glossary.asp
A person who understand the "ins and outs" of computers, networks, and the Internet in general. They term generally refers to a person who has intent to access a computer system without authorisation.
http://www.e-government.govt.nz/docs...chapter15.html
A person who delves into software more deeply than an average PC user. Hackers are often seen as "White hats" or "Black hats." White hat hackers help fix badly written software programs and write new programs for the greater good of the computing community. Black hats modify or create software for criminal purposes such as stealing your passwords, your identity, your bank account or simply to slow the Internet down to no one's amusement but themselves. ...
www.aoaforums.com/frontpage/index.php
Someone who tries to use their own computer and keyboard to break through computer security of another user, business, or organisation. It is usually done for fun, mischievious purposes, or to test limits. If done with criminal intent, he/she becomes known as a cracker.
www.techwriter.co.nz/nerd-eh.html
An unskilled golfer. Same as "duffer"
http://www.worldgolf.com/wglibrary/r...ary/hpage.html
Hacker is a term used by some to mean "a clever programmer" and by others, especially journalists or their editors, to mean "someone who tries to break into computer systems."
www.sec-1.com/glossary/h.html
A person (or persons) or illegally enter or "hack into" computer systems (which are often protected by code words and other systems) in order to steal information.
dept.seattlecolleges.com/ssccwrite/pickups/gloss~1.htm
‘Hacker' is the term given to someone who deliberately tries to circumvent security procedures to gain unauthorised access to a computer network. The original usage of the term referred to people who create state of the art or cutting-edge computer programs, making computers perform tasks they may not have originally been designed to perform.
http://www.network-security.adopto-c.../glossary.html
A person who accesses computer files without authorisation, often destroying vast amounts of data.
www.boydslaw.co.uk/glossary/gloss_itip.html
An inexperienced player, a poor player
news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/bsp/hi/golf/jargon_guide/html/default.stm
Originally used to describe a person extremely skilled at computing. The term now is sometimes used to refer to people who use such skills in illegal or unethical manners (such as breaking into accounts that do not belong to them)
klingon.cs.iupui.edu/~aharris/mmcc/mod2/abwww8.html
A general term for computer criminals who enter electronic brains and steal and change information or plant viruses in the data.
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A term given to programmers who seek to gain access to computerized information to which access has been limited.
http://www.packardbell.co.uk/special...a/01ic003a.htm
someone who plays golf poorly
a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; "true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers"
hack: one who works hard at boring tasks
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Hacker is a term used to describe different types of computer experts. The media and the general populace typically use the term to mean "computer criminal"; however, in many computer subcultures it simply means "clever programmer", with no connotation of computer security skill. It is also sometimes extended to mean any kind of expert, especially one who has particularly detailed knowledge or cleverly circumvents limits.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker
Illuminati is a complicated card game (not a CCG) made by Steve Jackson Games. It can by played by two to eight players. Depending on the number of players, a game can take between one and three hours.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_(game)
A hacker is often someone who likes to create and modify computer software or computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. A hacker is also someone who modifies electronics, for example, ham radio transceivers, printers or even home sprinkler systems to get extra functionality or performance. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the hacker definition controversy).
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Is hacking legal or illegal?
. I do not believe everything what that site says.
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