When I started using computers it was not called hacking. It was just getting the main frame to do what you needed done. I dont see how all the colors apply, if just want to learn and teach thats hacking. If you want to cause damage you are a vandal and need to to be punished. If you do both see a head doc. Now days I get into servers over thier web pages that is just plain stupid if sysops ie admins can not protect simple things like web pages on IIS they need to be in house keeping! It was to easy to get into my bank and place of employment I sent a letter to both and guess what I can still get in and do any thing I want. I use Linux at home but the wife still likes Windows and aol so you live with what you have. I guess I am a clear hat I use what I need too. And if I get hacked well more power to them.