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Subject: Re: Definition Paper on HACKERS... HELP!!!
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Another set of definitions for HACK and HACKER can be found in
HoToGAMIT (How to Get Around MIT), given out to freshmen, incoming
graduate students, and other ne'er-do-wells at MIT.  This is taken from
edition 6 [1974], but I remember substantially the same phrasing in
earlier editions.  I don't know what the current entries are.

Hack - (1) A noun denoting a trick or prank.  For example, welding a
streetcar onto the tracks or getting elected UAP [Undergraduate
Association President] are fine hacks. (2) A verb meaning to apply one
self, work hard, try earnestly.  Example: A computer hacker.  Also
connotes fanaticism.  (4) Harrass somebody, whether in fun or
maliciously.

Hacker - (1) One who hacks.  (2) One who does a lot of some activity.
e.g. Pinball hacker.  See jock.

Jock - (1) An athletic supporter. (2) An athletic supporter. (3)
Someone who does a lot of some activity.  Examples: an aero jock, a
computer jock.
-- 
	Tom Teixeira,  Massachusetts Computer Corporation.  Westford MA
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