P2P

1. What is file sharing?

File sharing is the 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 "Consumers would have been willing to pay for a service with such collection of beneficial features, as Apple’s iTunes later proved". I have never used Napster but I recall there was another P2P file sharing program called Limewire (Also Frostwire) in the early 2000's.