Peer-to-Peer
(also known as P2P)
P2P systems allow the exchange of files from person to person without having to go through a Web site. There are many legal and ethical issues surrounding P2P systems due to unauthorized sharing of copyrighted materials. These systems allow people to share music, videos, photographs, text documents, and software. The idea behind P2P file-sharing systems is that users who download files should allow others to upload files from them.
Caution!
- Some of the files that are available for download might contain disturbing and inappropriate material.
- P2P software is notorious for including spyware and adware. Spyware is software that automatically downloads itself onto a computer to collect personal information without the user's informed consent. Adware is software that automatically displays advertisements on a computer after it installs itself.
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I didn't know about the spyware and adware. I like how the creator of the blog suggests a few cautions at the end of an idea.
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