P2P

       File sharing can be described as the act of sending or receiving files or media from one computer to another through the internet or a network. File sharing can be done through P2P, or peer-to-peer file sharing programs or software. P2P allows users to access files uploaded by other users over the internet. Anyone with access to the software can download or view any files that any other users shared. Some examples of P2P file sharing software include Kazaa, LimeWire and Freenet. However, an issue occurred where most of these P2P sites were shut down. As Brian Stelter and Brad Stone explain in their New York Times article Digital Pirates Winning Battle With Studios, the reason these software were shut down is because, “People have swapped illegal copies of songs, television shows and movies on the Internet for years”. In other words, this is a copyright issue. Some legal P2P sites includes Vuze Network, to download media, Bitlove, to download podcasts, and GameUpdates.org to download games.


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  1. UnknownDecember 2, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Alyn,

    Great point bringing up the implications of copyright. As we continue to venture into these unknown fields that are generally hidden from public scrutiny, it's important we somehow regulate how these files are shared. What's deemed unethical and what isn't? And who's to regulate these instances because we have yet to find delegation in shutting down these places entirely. I'm curious as to how you view this situation - do you think we'll ever come to a time where P2P sharing will be completely regulated without the instances of LimeWire piracy? I think places like Vuze would become much more populated when this all occurs.

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