- What is file sharing?
- What is P2P File sharing?
- What are some examples of P2P file sharing?
1. File sharing is storing and distribution, and proving an access to digitally stored files like documents, pictures, programs, music. Such distribution can be performed using different intranets, local networks, and World Wide Web.
2. P2P File Sharing (peer-to-peer) is online file sharing that allows you to download digital files using P2P software. The P2P software searches for other connected computers that you eventually will be sharing files with. In order to perform P2P file sharing, you need The Internet connection and P2P software.
3. According to David Y. Choi, one of the first P2P file sharing softwares was Napster. Other examples of P2P file sharing softwares are Kazza, Gnutella, and BitTorrent, with the help of which music, videos, documents can be downloaded.
References:
1.Choi, David Y; Perez, Arturo. Online piracy and the emergence of new business models (Conference Paper). USASBE/SBI 2006 Joint Conference Proceedings. Tucson, AZ. ed. Toombs, Leslie A. 2006.http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/research/usasbe/2006/pdffiles/papers/cases/016.pdf
2.Should Online Scofflaws Be Denied Web Access?" by ERIC PFANNER, The New York Times, April 13, 2009, p. B4. Available athttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/technology/internet/13iht-piracy13.html
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