whats the difference between a hacker and a programmer?

Answer 1

The word 'Hacker' was used originally to MEAN programmer.

The missuse of the word in todays society came about due to a film. They were refering to people 'phishing' which is breaking into other computers.

True 'Hackers' program for the love of the code.

Answer 2

A programmer or computer scientist is a person that creates software for a computer. 99% of the time programmers are legit, hard working individuals that can make everyone lives a little better.
A hacker is a computer user (programmer and hardware specialist) that uses, creates and/or abuses loopholes in software and hardware. Their activities are mainly illegal but in some case they may not be (eg network tester). Hackers tend to come from the more marginalised areas of society (so try not to pick on the little guy if he is really smart).

Answer 3

I suppose both are programmers, but hacker works just to hack a computer, while programmer works to create some programmes.
One more thing, hackers may be knowing more than a programmer.

Answer 4

High level Hacker is some ultra-specialist programmer, with strong knwoledge about network, servers, DBA. Crkacker is more like programmer.

Through internet there are a lot of malfunctional clones that use program from others and have will and patience to hack systems.

Answer 5

A programmer writes programmes for a computer to use,
a hacker breaks into a computer and reads files that are secret, or damages programmes installed.

Answer 6

Hacker is commonly used by the media to describe someone who breaks into secure computer systems.
Some people prefer to use the term Cracker for this.

Hacker is also used by some programmers to describe themselves when they write unstructured or ad hoc code.

Answer 7

hackers are a type of programmers who attach any computer whit their or any other ones program.
a hacker can be a programmer and a programmer can be a hacker.

Answer 8

some defination of hacker:::::::::::::::::::::
1>A person who enjoys exploring the details of computers and how to stretch their capabilities. A malicious or inquisitive meddler who tries to discover information by poking around. A person who enjoys learning the details of programming systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users who prefer to learn on the minimum necessary.
2>Originally, a hacker was a term of respect, used among computer programmers, designers, and engineers. The hacker was one who created original and ingenious programs. Unfortunately, the current popular meaning of the term is used to describe those who break into systems, destroy data, steal copyrighted software, and perform other destructive or illegal acts with computers and networks.
3>The term 'hacker' has been abused by the media to give a negative connotation - of someone who engages in breaking into computers. In fact 'hacker' within the subculture of computing has a positive connotation, meaning someone who is technologically adept with computers, electronics or any other technical specialism. In the computer subculture those who break into computer systems are referred to as 'crackers'.

some defination pf programmer::::::::::::::::::::::::
1>A programmer is a person who masters software engineering and writes source code in the course of software development. In language-oriented development, the programmer has to learn the details of the domain to be able to write a direct solution. In domain-oriented development, the programmer writes code for a generator instead of a direct solution
2>In computing, a programmer is someone who does computer programming and develops computer software. A programmer can be one who develops and maintains software on a large mainframe system or one who develops software primarily for use on personal computers. In this sense, a programmer may be considered a software engineer or software developer.
3>In field of computer hardware, the term programmer refers to a hardware device that configures a programmable non-volatile circuits such as EEPROM or programmable logic circuits.

Answer 9

a programmer is smart and make programs to help or entertain others.
a hacker is someone who used to be smart but now just uses their knowledge to be a jerk on the computer

Answer 10

Hackers many times will hack into pcs. Crackers many times crack passwords therefore, hackers are many times crackers (hackers crack passwords to get in) yet not all crackers are hackers.