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Definition of sneakernet
sneakernet 
noun
- a metaphorical computer network for data transfer. The "network" is actually the physical carrying of media from one location to another.
Person A: It's taking forever for me to copy that game from your computer.
Person B: Just burn it onto a DVD and use the sneakernet.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Dec 06 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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