I've always heard it explained as part of security teminology. "crunchies" are outsiders trying to break in. "chewies" are insiders trying to keep them out. It's rooted in something Steve Bellovin mentioned in a security talk back in the dark ages (before AOL) that the ideal security setup had a "crunchy outside with lots of smooth surfaces to slide off after an attack, and a chewy center that attracts the good guys". Steve makes profound stataments like that. He's also very fond of malted milk balls...8-)
----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Thornton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Because, you know, everyone who uses Linux is a longhaired drug-addled > Marxist hippie. Probably of the ilk that *despises* Mom and apple pie, > and really prefers smoking burning American flags to smoking herb. Dunno about that. After all, in this part of the world, *I'm* considered slightly left of Chairman Mao. --d b
