04-20-2009, 03:08 PM
Typical Wikipedia inaccuracies. "Hacking" is actually an ancient term originally used by swordsmen to denote forceful removal of body parts using an edged weapon.
If we take a simple look at the state of computers in the early 60's, we immediately realize that "hacking" as it has come to be defined vis''a'vis illegally accessing computer systems could not have existed.
If we take a simple look at the state of computers in the early 60's, we immediately realize that "hacking" as it has come to be defined vis''a'vis illegally accessing computer systems could not have existed.