Can you explain what they mean by "hackable?"
I know what hacking is and I know what hack means. It seems to me if something is made to be modified then you are not hacking it when you modify it. Is it really just a trigger word used for marketing? Or is there a specific reason they call something hackable?
Essentially, the firmware/software load on the device isn't set in stone. It may mean it has hooks and points where you can attach your own code, or it's using common parts that have other operating systems or firmwares available. You're able to do this easily.
Compare that to something like a television set where you have absolutely no way to modify what's loaded on the device without significant expenditure of time, money, or equipment.
Thanks. Simple explanation, easy to understand. I think they should just say "unlocked."
Unlocked tends to imply that you can install things on what the manufacturer gives you. "Hackable" tends to mean more "You can blow away everything if you want."
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