From: Rich Salz <rsalz@osf.org>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 95 19:02:46 PDT
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re:  Celco Sting
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>   A computer "hacker" is an individual with expertise in gaining
>   unauthorized entry into computer systems.

I heard the special agent in charge being interviewed on NPR this
morning.  He was very careful to distinguish between "classic hackers"
who just poke around for their own edification, and those who are
using networks to actively commit crimes.  My paraphrase, but it
was definitely a praiseworthy viewpoint.
	/r$