A fork of Rural Dictionary
To perform a one-time edit a text file, usuially a set of organized data, by hand.
Usuially used as the alternative to writing a script or program to reach the same goal.
Frequently used when one decides that programming a disposable script and running it is more time consuming than just doing it by hand.
<geek1> This file needs some occurances of 'foo' replaced by 'bar', and I'm not sure how to write a script to do it.
<geek2> how about hiring someone at minimum wage to do a meat edit for you?
See also adidas protocol
A non-existant file transfer protocol for times when a network is unavaiable, or filesystems are incompatable.
Always involves manually carrying a storage medium (floppy disk, CD, etc) from one computer to another containing the data to transfer.
Also known as 'sneaker protocol'
<managment> I need to have this .pdf file delivered to marketing on the 3rd floor but my email is not working!
<tech support> Have you tried adidas protocol?
Also Known as "the sneakernet"
<geek1>HELP! My Internet is broken and I NEED to find a copy of BSG EP1
<geek2>Use the adidas protocol - go to blockbuster d00d.
The manual coordination of software developers that occurs when two or more software developers work on the same file at the same time without a proper versioning / branching system.
Opposed to the automated 'merge' feature of many versioning systems.
Management did not grant you a branch for your project. Therefore, you must have a meeting with Bob The Developer to meat merge your code changes into his changes on the main branch.