Blog: P2P


What is file sharing?
What is P2P File sharing?
What are some examples of P2P file sharing?




File sharing is the process of exchanging or providing access to digital content
or services, including documents, multimedia (audio / video), graphics, computer programs, photographs and e-books. It is the private or public distribution of data or resources within a network with various levels of privileges for sharing.

According to Techopedeia.com "File sharing can be done using several methods. The most common techniques for file storage, distribution and transmission include the following":

Removable storage devices
Centralized file hosting server installations on networks
World Wide Web-oriented hyperlinked documents
Distributed peer-to-peer networks


According to fossbytes.com "P2P file sharing is the process of sharing digital content like electronic books, multimedia (music, movies, video clips) through a direct connection between two peers or nodes over the P2P network". 
To exchange files, such as games and music, you download software via a peer-to-peer (P2P) network that links your computer to other computers running the same software – often providing access to millions of computers at a time. But there are also a number of risks to using P2P file sharing such as mistakingly download malware, pirated or copyrighted material, even download pornography or even allow strangers to access and share your personal files/information

Some examples for using P2P file sharing is P2P applications may be an effective way to exchange large files, such as personal video recordings or large collections of images, with others.
P2P is often used for the facilitation of direct contact between users of computers or devices.
Chances are we are already using some sort of P2P technology. One example of is Skype which has been developed its messaging systems on P2P technology, others include Bittorrent, Limeware, Shareaza, Kazaa, and iMesh.


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