Wednesday, July 3, 2013

P2P File Sharing


What is file Sharing?

Like the name says is a way to share files using computers connected to a network using special software. These files can be music, books, movies, video games, among others

What is P2P File Sharing?

Also known as peer to peer file sharing is the use of P2P software to share content like music, movies, books through a P2P Network of computers connected that by a simple search will find the content solicited. 

What are some examples of P2P Sharing ?

One of the first P2P sharing is Napster but we have a million more like BitTorrents, limewire (no longer available), Xtorrents, Transmission. Brian Stelter and Brad Stone in their Article "Digital Pirates Winning Battle With Studios" a site called Super Nova Tube where you post videos of any length.  




1 comment:

  1. I think everyone introduction into file sharing was napster, and it triggered an outcry in the music industry. Now other industries have to be alert of their media being shared via bit torrent and other file sharing.

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