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2 definitions for sneakernet From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) :
sneakernet /snee'ker-net/ n. Term used (generally with ironic intent)
for transfer of electronic information by physically carrying tape,
disks, or some other media from one machine to another. "Never
underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon filled with magtape, or a
747 filled with CD-ROMs." Also called `Tennis-Net', `Armpit-Net',
`Floppy-Net' or `Shoenet'; in the 1990s, `Nike network' after a
well-known sneaker brand.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) :
sneakernet
/snee'ker-net/ Term used (generally with ironic intent) for
transfer of electronic information by physically carrying
tape, disks, or other media from one machine to another.
"Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon filled
with magtape, or a 747 filled with CD-ROMs."
Also called tennis-net, armpit-net, floppy-net, shoe-net,
walk-net, foot-net.
(2003-07-02)
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