(idea) by Sinergy Sun Nov 14 1999 at 9:02:24

A computer system that was compromized in a way that the attacker gained unauthorized "root," or total control over the target system is "rooted."

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:45:28

Root"ed, a.

Having taken root; firmly implanted; fixed in the heart.

"A rooted sorrow."

Shak.

-- Root"*ed*ly, adv. -- Root"ed*ness, n.

 

© Webster 1913.

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