file sharing

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file sharing

  1. (uncountable) (computing) The process of making files available to others to download from the Internet.
  2. (uncountable) (computing) The use of a file sharing network, or peer-to-peer software.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Fri Sep 3 13:36:07 2010

File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multi-media (audio, video), documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented through a variety of storage, transmission, and distribution models and common methods of file sharing incorporate manual sharing using removable media, centralized computer file server installations on computer networks, World Wide Web-based hyperlinked documents, and the use of distributed peer-to-peer (P2P) networking.

File sharing is not in and of itself illegal. However, the increasing popularity of the mp3 music format in the late 1990s led to the release and growth of Napster and other software that aided the sharing of electronic files. This in practice led to a huge growth in illegal file sharing: the sharing of copyright protected files without authorization.

Although the original Napster service was shut down by court order, it paved the way for decentralized and semi-decentralised peer-to-peer file sharing networks such as Gnutella, Gnutella2, eDonkey2000, the Kazaa network, and BitTorrent.

Starting in the early 2000s, some file sharing networks and services — including the original incarnations of MP3.com, Audiogalaxy, Napster, and Morpheus — were accused of facilitating illegal file sharing and were shut down due to litigation by groups such as the RIAA and MPAA. During the same period, the fight against illegal sharing also expanded into lawsuits against individual users of file sharing software.

The economic impact of illegal file sharing on media industries is disputed. Some studies conclude that unauthorized downloading of movies, music and software is unequivocally damaging the economy, while other studies suggest file sharing is not the primary cause of declines in sales. Illegal file sharing remains widespread, with mixed public opinion about the morality of the practice.

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Fri Sep 3 04:34:09 2010

How do i connect 2 computers to a network through a wireless router for file sharing?
Q. How do i connect 2 computers to a network through a wireless router for file sharing? I have a internet connection ut i want to connect my two computer wirelessly to share files.
Asked by Adam B - Tue Feb 5 03:25:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. install reamviewer3.exe with this u can do
Answered by gramamohanrao - Tue Feb 5 03:30:30 2008

Are file sharing sites illegal, and if so how can they still operate ?
Q. If you download a song off Morpheous, are you breaking the law? If so, then howcan a file sharing site be allowed to operate if it is a medium for unlawful acts ?
Asked by MLK - Wed May 7 11:52:28 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many have servers that originate outside of the US and are not subject to US law, OR have a 'disclaimer' that states that the software can only be used for legal transfer of files. IE files you made or own.
Answered by Kevy - Wed May 7 11:56:32 2008

What p2p file sharing program can I get with windows CE Verision 6?
Q. I have a netbook I just brought and really wanted limewire on their but seems like they dont offer the program for Windows CE, if anyone knws and can post the link I would aprecate it very much also if not any other GOOD p2p file sharing program will be good as long as I can download it with my verison of windows.
Asked by Mark F - Sat Mar 6 11:34:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. im pretty sure utorrent heres the link
Answered by Georgi - Sat Mar 6 11:37:18 2010

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