Transferring data via removable storage discs; the act of physically walking from one computer to another and popping in a disc. (4/99)

The transfer of electronic information by physically carrying disks, tape, or some other media from one machine to another. Used ironically.

Sneakernet is a term used to describe the transfer of electronic information, especially computer files, by physically carrying removable media such as magnetic tape, floppy disks, compact discs, USB flash drives or external drives from one computer to another. Sneaker refers to the shoes of the person carrying the media. This is usually in lieu of transferring the information over a computer network.