The
sneakernet
is a method of getting data from one computer to another without a direct
connection. It has unlimited range, contains automatic backup once
downloaded, and will work on most computers. We use a
USB flash drive, and the transfer
speed from the internet to your computer
is about as fast as you can walk; slow but it can be safer than the
alternative. Let's say you happen to find a place in
town that will let you bring in your computer and hook up directly. Computers
and sea water don't really get along. They are worse than oil and water,
they simply don't mix. In fact one dies a very quick death when they come in
contact. Do you REALLY want to lug the computer with all your critical data
through the surf? When there's a will there is a way; I have some friends
that have had water splash up, bounce off the underside of the bimini, fly
up under the dodger, flip down the companionway, and work its way around the
plastic sheet hanging there to protect.. yes .. the computer. Soaked and
Sizzled. Gone.
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