Quote by Kevin Mitnick
It was used for decades to describe talented computer enthusiasts,

It was used for decades to describe talented computer enthusiasts, people whose skill at using computers to solve technical problems and puzzles was – and is – respected and admired by others possessing similar technical skills. – Kevin Mitnick

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Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions and intent of the individual and the harm they cause. – Kevin Mitnick

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legal
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No way, no how did I break into NORAD. Thats a complete myth. And I never attempted to access anything considered to be classified government systems. – Kevin Mitnick

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Government
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Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking is big business. – Kevin Mitnick

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After growing wildly for years, the field of computing appears to be reaching its infancy. – John Pierce

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There has never been an unexpectedly short debugging period in the history of computers. – Steven Levy

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What I try to do is factor in how people use computers, what peoples problems are, and how these technologies can get applied to those problems. Then I try to direct the various product groups to act on this information. – John Warnock

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Unless in communicating with it one says exactly what one means, trouble is bound to result. – Alan Turing, about computers

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