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A computer hacker is someone who enjoys getting around the technical limitations of computer systems. Most usually this refers to finding a way around the security of a computer system.

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-A '''computer hacker''' is someone who enjoys getting around the technical limitations of computer systems, thus extending their capabilities. The first computer "hack" was the invention of the [[subroutine]], which eliminated the need to repeat lengthy sections of identical instructions.
+A '''computer hacker''' is someone who enjoys getting around the technical limitations of computer systems. Most usually this refers to finding a way around the security of a computer system.
-Hackers are often offended by the media's use of ''hacker'' as a synonym for "security cracker".
 NOTE: Should be merged with [[hacker]] article.