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Sneakernet and quirky data transmission

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What does the term 'sneakernet' refer to in computing?

A A covert Wi-Fi network used by hackers B Physically carrying storage media from one computer to another C A low-power Bluetooth protocol for wearable devices D A peer-to-peer network that hides users' IP addresses

Correct! Sneakernet is the informal term for physically transporting data by carrying storage media — like USB drives or hard disks — from place to place on foot. The name is a playful nod to sneakers (shoes) combined with 'network.' It's surprisingly efficient for massive data transfers where bandwidth is the bottleneck.

Not quite. Sneakernet refers to the practice of physically walking storage media from one machine to another instead of transmitting data over a network.…