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File sharing allows digital media like software and movies etc. to be transferred from one computer over another through a network or the internet. File-sharing practice is not illegal, however, the content that is being shared could be illegal. File-sharing creates the opportunity or loophole for users to share copyrighted material and illegally make money from sharing those materials.

A peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing is a network in which computer systems are connected to each other via the internet. Any type of file can be shared between these computer systems. Peer to peer file sharing is like connecting several computers to a router and share content between them and it can be limited to what files users allow to share. Unfortunately, P2P also allows for illegal sharing of copy-righted material and like File sharing it creates a black market for selling those materials.

BearShare, LimeWire, KaZaa, eMule, Vuze, uTorrent and BitTorrent are examples of P2P file sharing programs. When P2P file sharing software is not configured properly, files not intended for sharing may be accessible to anyone on the P2P network. According to Brian Stelter from New York Times  "people have swapped illegal copies of songs, television shows and movies on the Internet for years...peer-to-peer technology called BitTorrent, required patience and a modicum of sophistication by users" (Stelter, 2009). BitTorrent programs or client allows users to download through their protocol. The protocol enables and distributes the file across users that have downloaded or are in the process of downloading the file. The file breaks up into many small parts and unique part to this is that you do not need to full file to start sharing. Once you have the small part, you share it to others in the peer network. Tee torrent file is somewhat different in that it does not contain the file. Instead it contains directions to where you can find peers and seeders.

Stelter, B. (2009, February 4). Digital Pirates Winning Battle with Studios. Retrieved April 28, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/business/media/05piracy.html?_r=0


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