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Hack. To modify a program, often in an unauthorized manner, by changing the code itself, mostly for the purpose of defeating a security mechanism to allow unpaid for use of a commercial software program or game.
Hacker. One who hacks. The term “hacker” describes anyone who writes computer programs, modifies computer hardware, or tinkers with computers or electronic devices for fun. Hackers will “hack” on a problem until they find a solution, always trying to make their equipment work in new, more efficient ways. Hacker is widely used as a derogatory term to individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data. Hackers, themselves, maintain that the proper term for such individuals is cracker.
Hidden files. A file with a special hidden attribute turned on, so that the file is not normally visible to users. Some programs create hidden files to keep users (or viruses) from copying them illegally or from erasing or altering them by mistake.
HTML. Hypertext Markup Language. The convention used to create convention Web pages. HTML is not a programming language.
HTTP. An acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The native communications scheme of the World Wide Web, initially used to transfer hypertext documents.
Home page. The main page of a Web site. Typically, the home page serves as an index or table of contents to other documents stored at the site.
Hyperlink. An element in an electronic document that links to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document. Typically, you click on the hyperlink to follow the link. Hyperlinks are the most essential ingredient of all hypertext systems, including the World Wide Web.
Hypertext. A system or writing and displaying text that enables the text to be linked in several ways. Hypertext documents can also contain links to related documents, such as those referred to in footnotes. Hypermedia can also contain pictures, sounds, and/or video.

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