P2P

 Sharing files may be shared from one device over another through the network or the Internet via interactive devices like apps and movies etc. The process of file sharing is not illegal but the shared information could be illegal. File sharing offers people the ability or lapse to exchange copyrights and make money out of the sharing of certain resources unlawfully.

A file-sharing peer-to-peer (P2P) is a network that links computer devices over the Internet. These computer systems can share some form of a file. The peer-to‐peer exchange of data is like linking several machines to a router and sharing information between them. Sadly, P2P also provides for the unauthorized exchange of copyrighted content and provides a black market for the sale of other materials like downloading files.

Examples of P2P file-sharing services include BearShare, LimeWire, KaZaa, eMule, Vuze, uTorrent, and BitTorrent. If the program for file sharing in P2P is not correctly installed, it is possible to access files not meant for sharing on the p2P network. According to the New York Times, "peer-to-peer technology called BitTorrent demanded persistence, and the sophistication of the users" (Stelter, 2009) "people traded unauthorized versions of the music, showings, and movies over the Internet for years." Users can import BitTorrent applications or clients from their protocol. The protocol requires the file to be transmitted to users who download or are uploading the file. The file is split into many small sections and is interesting in that you don't need to complete the file to start sharing. You share this part with those in your peer network until you have the little part. Tea torrent file is somewhat different because it doesn't have the file. It includes instructions to which peers and seeders can be found.

Reference

Stelter, B. (2009, February 4). Digital Pirates Winning Battle with Studios. Retrieved April 28, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/business/media/05piracy.html?_r=0


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