The term "Hacker" dates from way before the world of computer enthusiasts.
Back in the day, electronic and radio builders were known as "hackers". There was even a well advertised electronics component shop called "Hardware Hackers".
It always saddened me that the term hacker was hijacked by the sensationalist media to refer to an antisocial element.
Back in the day, electronic and radio builders were known as "hackers". There was even a well advertised electronics component shop called "Hardware Hackers".
It always saddened me that the term hacker was hijacked by the sensationalist media to refer to an antisocial element.