Eakernet /snee'ker-net/ N. Term Used (generally With Ironic Intent) For Transfer Of Electronic Information By Physically Carrying Tape

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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.

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