P2P

What is file sharing? 

File sharing is sharing his computer file with his friends and public. These files type include .DOC, .PPT, .PDF, .TXT, and so on. People usually sharing files using a USB drive, Bluetooth, email and Clouds.

What is P2P File sharing? 

P2P ( Peer to Peer) sharing is sharing files using a P2P network, in P2P network environment, all connected computer are in an equal position. Each computer has the same function, there is no primary and secondary difference. Each computer can work as servicer, workstation and set up shared resource for other computers to used within the network.

What are some examples of P2P file sharing? 

Some of the examples of P2P file sharing include Napster, Gnutella, eDonkey and eMule. The users can direct download, upload and copy files from any computers that have installed the same software. According to Brian Stelter's article " illegal copies of the Batman movie had been downloaded more than seven million times around the world, according to the media measurement firm BigChampagne turning it into a visible symbol of Hollywood's helplessness against the growing problem of online video piracy. "Although, P2P and other sharing functions have helped us a lot but it also brings up some legal problems. All the P2P sharing software provider still need to work hard on examining all the shared files to determine the legal usage of the file.


Digital Pirates Winning Battle With Studios by Brian Stelter and Brad Stone. The New York Times, Feb 5, 2009, p. A1. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/business/media/05piracy.html