P2P

What is File Sharing?

File sharing is the ability of one user to another user to share files that could spread to the masses through an internet connection or ring of networks used to share information. 

What is P2P File sharing?

According to P2P File Sharing by Marmomin,  P2P file sharing is a peer to peer file sharing which allows individuals to access media files using a software program that searches and locates computers that have the file that is wanted. P2P file sharing allows users to share files online through a network of software programs. 

What are some examples of P2P file sharing?

According to NY times, Rapidshare, a file hosting service allows users to upload files too big to email. Advertising agencies for legitimate purposes use this service to share their information with clients around the world. However, Music and movies have pirated on this site as well, making it a controversial site. 

Another file-sharing company is Gnutella, which connects networks and sends out a request for a file that is wanted.  When sharing files, media files such as books, movies, and music are distributed for free. 

Work cited page 

“P2p File Sharing.” Margomin, margomin, 13 Apr. 2016, margomin.wordpress.com/2016/04/13/p2p-file-sharing/.

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“Should Online Scofflaws Be Denied Web Access?” The New York Times, 13 Apr. 2009, www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/technology/internet/13iht-piracy13.html.

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