Definition of sneakernets

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.

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  Last edited on Dec 06 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
r	Definitions include: shortened, phonetic version of "are".
msg	Definitions include: shortened form of "message".
AMA	Definitions include: "ask me anything".
FOAD	Definitions include: acronym for "fuck off and die".
ID-10-T	Definitions include: an error code used to refer to user error.
STFU	Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up".
TTYS	Definitions include: acronym for "talk to you soon".
crash	Definitions include: to arrive unexpectedly and uninvited, esp. to a social function such as a party or ceremony.
shareware	Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use.
FWIW	Definitions include: acronym for "for what it's worth".
vlog	Definitions include: video log, running series of short videos posted online.
CTFU	Definitions include: acronym for "crack the fuck up".
ppl	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people", used in electronic communication.
copy-pasta	Definitions include: something repeatedly posted on an internet-based discussion forum.
OMFG	Definitions include: acronym for "oh my fucking god."
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copy that	Definitions include: to understand.
context switch	Definitions include: to switch between tasks, requiring one to switch their focus on the new task.
what's really good with you?	Definitions include: used the same as "why?" or "what you got?" in a response.
gimpy	Definitions include: handicapped or deformed.
run (one's) mouth	Definitions include: to speak inappropriately.
skullett	Definitions include: alternate spelling of skullet.
net-a-holic	Definitions include: a person who is addicted to the Internet.
pull (one's) leg	Definitions include: to kid.
holy cow	Definitions include: general exclamation.
farfrumpoopin	Definitions include: constipated.

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