File sharing is the exchange of information, such as computer documents, programs, or multimedia over the internet. It consists of uploading files to the Internet or smaller networks so that they can be downloaded and played.
P2P File Sharing
P2P file sharing refers to a method of file sharing where two individuals can share (upload or download) files directly with each other with no intermediary service. Some examples of P2P File Sharing applications are: Napster, BitTorrent, Kazaa, and Limewire.
In the article "The bit Torrent Effect" written by Clive Thompson, we read that "Bit Torrent lets users quickly upload and download enormous amounts of data, files that are hundreds or thousands of times bigger than a single MP3." Such files are mostly tv shows and movies. Also, BitTorrent does the work in minutes even if the files are heavy. As a result, more than 20 million people have downloaded the BitTorrent application.
After reading this article, I asked myself: "Is BitTorrent legal then?". Here is the answer I found: Torrent programs are completely legal, and downloading them for free is completely legal for free torrent programs such as Bit Torrent. What's illegal is downloading copyrighted files (music and movies) for which you DON'T have the permission.
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