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Parts of this article are based on the Jargon File, v. 4.4.7,
a public domain document of hacker jargon.

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/uhp´lohd/
Usage: v.
Derivation: Techspeak
Alternate Derivation: Speculatively


upload: /uhp´lohd/ v.

  1. [techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral client system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central host system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a download
  2. [speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.

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Source: upload, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.


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