sneakernet

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

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 (8 July 2008)

sneakernet
foot-net

   /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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