What is a hacker, really?
Floz wrote 05/16/2015 at 02:00 • 2 pointsNever-mind my musings if you choose.
What makes a hacker a hacker?
Everyone has their own definition.
Mine is simple.
I 'break' ordinary things to make them do new things out of a desire to understand technology.
That's it.
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A Hacker for me is someone who either repurpose things in a way their not intended to and/or sees coding as a form of art and self expression and trys not only to make things work but to work in perfection.
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Walks into a computer shop to buy a cpu heat-sink, guy behind the counter askes, what CPU is it for? "Its not for a CPU". Walks into a auto parts shop and askes for antifreeze coolent, guy behind the counter askes, what kind of car is it for? "Its not for a car". Walks into a hobby shop and ask for their highest amp hour Li-po battery, Is it for a car or quad? Its not for a car or quad.
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A hacker takes what is and uses it to create what isn't (one kludge at a time).
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A hacker is a passionate person who refuse imposed conventions and will use his knowledge and skills to trace his own path.
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a hacker is a person who is not limited by what things are meant to do, but freed by what they can do.
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