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'''Crack''' or '''cracking''' means "to break or snap apart". It also may mean:
'''Crack''' frequently refers to:


* Crack, a ] in a body
Chemical reaction
* Crack, a ] in a rock
⚫ *], the decomposition of complex organic molecules into smaller ones.
*], a crudely freebased form of cocaine. * Crack, short for ]


'''Crack'''('''s''') or '''The Crack''' may also refer to:
Computing
*]. "Cracking codes" can be a ] term for codebreaking.
⚫ *], the process of discovering the ] of an encrypted computer password.
*], the defeating of security devices in computer networks,the process of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system (typically carried out by a ]). Cracking can be defined as the act of entering a ] or ] by force, whereas ] does so by manipulation.
*], the defeating of software copy protection.


==Arts, entertainment, and media==
Economics
* '']'', first album by The Ruts
*The value difference between a ] & oil products (usually per ]) or different oil products, for instance a '''mogas crack''' - the difference between mogas & crude oil.
* ], an album by Z-RO
* ], a Spanish progressive rock group
* ], a free culture magazine covering the North East of England
* ], a UK-based European music and culture monthly
* ], a Mexican literary movement
* ], an album by Nabiha
* ], a 2009 independent thriller


==Software==
Anatomy and physiology
* ], a UNIX/Linux password hacking program for systems administrators
*]. Crack is sometimes a ] for this separation between the ]s.
* ], a computer program that modifies other software to remove or disable features usually related to digital rights management
⚫ *]
* ], software to circumvent Compact Disc and DVD copy protection
*], a sharp change in vocal characteristics.
⚫ *], the process of recovering passwords from data stored in or transmitted by a computer system
*], cracking a system to gain unauthorized access (sometimes mislabeled as "hacking")


==Other uses==
Homonyms and acronyms
* ''CRACK'', an acronym for 'Children Requiring A Caring Kommunity', now called ]
*] is a Scottish word with a long history. It was used by Robert Burns to describe enjoyable conversation and storytelling. It was introduced to Ireland by the Ulster Scots.
* ]
*], a word used in ], meaning fun.
* ], the value difference between crude oil and oil products or between different oil products, usually expressed as a per-barrel value
*], an ] for ]. This program, based in ], USA, pays ]rs money to be ] and is now named ].
⚫ * ], the process whereby complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler molecules
*], or crack, an Irish term for discourse, news, etc.
* ], the process of opening a safe without the combination or the key


==See also==
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* ]
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* ], 1963 pop art lithograph by Roy Lichtenstein
*'']'', a 2024 Indian Hindi-language sports action film
* ]
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Latest revision as of 18:14, 24 December 2024

Crack frequently refers to:

Crack(s) or The Crack may also refer to:

Arts, entertainment, and media

Software

  • Crack (password software), a UNIX/Linux password hacking program for systems administrators
  • Software cracking, a computer program that modifies other software to remove or disable features usually related to digital rights management
  • No-disc crack, software to circumvent Compact Disc and DVD copy protection
  • Password cracking, the process of recovering passwords from data stored in or transmitted by a computer system
  • Security hacker, cracking a system to gain unauthorized access (sometimes mislabeled as "hacking")

Other uses

  • CRACK, an acronym for 'Children Requiring A Caring Kommunity', now called Project Prevention
  • CRACK International Art Camp
  • Crack spread, the value difference between crude oil and oil products or between different oil products, usually expressed as a per-barrel value
  • Cracking (chemistry), the process whereby complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler molecules
  • Craic, or crack, an Irish term for discourse, news, etc.
  • Safe cracking, the process of opening a safe without the combination or the key

See also

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