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  3. January 2002

Re: Hackers (was: *** ADMIN: How To Ask Questions The Smart Way)

From: David Gibbs <david@midrange.com>
>
> "Hacker" *WAS* a title of respect given to someone who was able to make a
> computer do things that others could not.
>
> The press, however, has turned the title "Hacker" into someone who tries to
> break into your system and cause disruption.
>
> I using the original terms, I would most definitely call Leif a AS400
> hacker ... and Joe Pluta a websphere hacker.
>

David, I'm honored. And I agree with your assessment of Joe :-)

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