P2P File Sharing
File sharing is defined as the public or private sharing of computer data through networks and the Internet. It creates an environment where the sharing of information, ideas, and data can be done easily and affectively.
P2P file sharing is a type of file sharing that allows users to access online media files like books, music, and games by using a P2P program that searches for other P2P devices where this data and and content is located.
Some examples of P2P file sharing are:
1. Bearshare (a leading file sharing program- also a free-music downloading software)
2. Freenet (a P2P platform for censorship-resistant communication and publishing)
3. LimeWire (free software which allows Internet users to search, share and download files from the Internet)
P2P file sharing continues to grow more and more popular each day. One major step in the growth of P2P sharing was Google's decision to team up with the nation's largest peer-to-peer lender. Google's actions resulted in a growing interest of P2P file sharing. Wendy Kaufman's article "Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other" gives the audience a great insight on how P2P file sharing can serve as a lot more than just a place to share music, movies, and games. It can also be used as a platform for peer-to-peer lending operations where funding can be a lot easier for investors and borrowers.
When I was reading about what P2P file sharing was, it didn't even come across my mind that Limewire would be considered one! I never used it but I remember all of my older siblings using it for music. I never truly understood how that website worked until now!
ReplyDeleteThat's one positive way to look at the advantages of P2P.
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