· What is file sharing?
File sharing is the
act of transmitting and distributing digital data and information (movies,
games, books, documents, computer programs, etc) from one person to another or within
a network of users.
· What is P2P file sharing?
P2P (peer–to-peer) file
sharing is a type of network where users can search for media and locate files
through others linked together by P2P software.
Files can be downloaded through this network and once these files are accessed,
a user becomes part of the network and the data can be transmitted to others.
· What are some examples of P2P file sharing?
Some examples are:
-Pirates Bay
-BitTorrents
-Limewire
P2P can also exist
outside of the world of media file sharing, like the Lending Club, for example. The Lending Club is a network that connects borrowers
and lenders together without involving banks (Kaufman, 2013).
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Kaufman, Wendy. (2013). Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2013/05/10/182651552/peers-find-less-pressure-borrowing-from-each-other
Hi Chloe, I agree with you file sharing is very beneficial in that it allows you to distribute data very easily and conveniently. I use file sharing all the time. For example, I send my friends documents or even ebooks. Limewire was greatly used in the past by numerous people because it was an easy way to search for music and download it. This shows how beneficial P2P sharing can be.
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