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From: rmf@petfe.UUCP (Ralph M. Friedman)
Newsgroups: net.followup
Subject: Re: hackers
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Date: Mon, 17-Dec-84 12:07:12 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 17 12:07:12 1984
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I think we are begging the question by arguing over the definition
of the word hacker.  People who break into files that are made of
paper and stored in steel cabinets on other people's property are generally
called thieves.  I believe that that appellation applies equally to 
those who break into electronic files that are other people's property.

		Ralph M. Friedman