YouTube is a new media that fosters creativity. YouTube allows anyone from anywhere to share content that may be interesting for others to view. To gain subscribers, YouTubers usually want to be different and stand out which forces them to be creative. According to the paper “YouTube Traffic Characterization: A View From the Edge”, it states “Instead of consuming content posted by a single administrator, users are now able to post their own content and view content posted by their peers.” I myself am a big fan of YouTube because of this. I love the fact that I can find and enjoy relatable content that isn’t on TV.
What is file sharing? File sharing is t he potential to transfer files from one device to another. Two programs most students use that are also file sharing programs is Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. These programs allow you to share big files, store in the cloud, sync, and collaborate with others. 2. What is P2P File sharing? P2P (peer to peer) file sharing is when there are people uploading files and others are downloading. There are two requirements for P2P file sharing, internet connection and a P2P software such as Napster, etc. Although P2P is great, piracy and illegal music downloading is common. 3. What are some examples of P2P file sharing? Napster, a program where people upload songs so others can download for free is an example of P2P file sharing. Napster, a program first of its kind, was popular not only because it was free but because there were no music labels selling music online in 1999. In the article , Choi/Perez mentions "C onsumer...
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