I agree with that. I would call people who use the already documented flaws without understanding in depth what they exactly do as crackers. Hackers are the ones who like to find new stuff, get cracking on new devices. I however think that the effect: good or bad doesn't matter.
On Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:04:38 PM UTC+5:30, Shakthi Kannan wrote: > > Hi, > > --- On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Shantanu Gupta > <[email protected]<javascript:>> > wrote: > | but there are infact so many flaws in it which can be > | used for purposes like changing device IMEI, crashing the cell tower GSM > | stack etc but the astonishing part is that it's SO easy after you find > out > | the flaws that you're tempted into using them for your advantage not > | realising they're bad things or maybe someone could even end up luring > you > | to do that for him/her using greed. > \-- > > Such people are 'crackers'. Hackers will provide detailed > documentation on the flaws with solutions. As and when people misuse > the term, it is our duty and responsibility to correct them. > > There exists a 'culture' and 'methodology' in the way hackers work. > Understanding and applying them will alone help them be part of the > free/open source ecosystem. > > SK > > -- > Shakthi Kannan > http://www.shakthimaan.com > -- Mailing list guidelines and other related articles: http://lug-iitd.org/Footer
