I also took courses in Technology in Music And the Related Arts. I am currently emplyed as a software engineer and consultant. I am also available for independent projects. I enjoy programming and solving complex problems. I think people need to learn the distinction.
Hackers are a benevolent people who play with technology.
They may be slightly mischeivous, but if one breaks into your system, you might find a little note you emailed yourself telling you how to fix the security hole. Crackers is what we call the folks who are malicous. I have a new hero, and his name is Geoffrey D. Bennett. He's an Australian who seems to have won a little battle in the name of the people, against the folks who insist your computer comes with Microsoft products, and that you have to pay for them. The story is here .