P2P File Sharing

Create a new post on your blog with the above title. In your post, cite at least one of the assigned readings and answer the following questions: What is file sharing? What is P2P File sharing? What are some examples of P2P file sharing? You must cite at least one of the assigned readings.   File Sharing is when an individual distributes or gives access to digitally stored information like, computer programs, multimedia applications, documents, and electronic books. P2P is a type of file sharing, it stands for peer-to-peer. With this type of sharing there are programs that are offered to share music, video, and other files over the internet. This file sharing epidemic has caused quite the problem, especially in the entertainment community. Over the past decade there have been numerous music programs for people to illegally download music. According Daniel Kreps of Amplifer, a mother from Minnesota was fined 1.5 million for illegally downloading twenty four songs. Many can think, as the article states, how does this make sense? if she purchased the songs on itunes it would only cost 24 dollars. It is something that many have mixed opinions on, yes you are stealing but a 1.5 million dollar fine is a little too much. File sharing has become an epidemic over the past decade with some positives, but also many negatives that go along with it.