Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Honors Interdisclipinary
Advisor(s)
Philip L. Frana
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the historical tendencies and characteristics of hackers to create a holistic definition of what it means to be a hacker. By analyzing the contents of the “Hacker Classics” list, it was determined that there is not a single, all-encompassing definition of what it means to be a hacker. Although there are common motivations and ideologies shared between many hackers, the definition of “hacker” continues to change as time and technology does.
Recommended Citation
Franklin, Paige; Adams, Ryan; and Henry, Caroline, "What the hack is a hacker?" (2019). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 671.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/671
