5 definitions by flipmcf
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.
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
<geek2> how about hiring someone at minimum wage to do a meat edit for you?
See also adidas protocol
by flipmcf July 31, 2005
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'
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?
<tech support> Have you tried adidas protocol?
by flipmcf July 31, 2005
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.
<geek2>Use the adidas protocol - go to blockbuster d00d.
by flipmcf September 13, 2005
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.
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.
by flipmcf April 12, 2007