P2P File Sharing

File Sharing allows us users to gain access to digitally stored information such as programs, audios, videos, documents, electronic books, and more. With P2P file sharing, users can connect to a peer-to-peer network to get access to files from other computers. These files can be downloaded through this network and then transferred directly to your computer. An example of P2P file sharing is the use of a program called Bit-torrent. According to the article, "the BitTorrent Effect" by Clive Thompson , BitTorrent lets users to upload and download many gigabytes of data. Many people use it to watch movies or TV shows or to play games. But the issue here is legality. It is definitely illegal if this program is used to copy a movie or song, which is called piracy. This is why the movie and music industry are suffering because they are not generating as much revenue as they want because of BitTorrent. Sure, people are getting sued for piracy but in the end, theres no way to spread the illegal downloads through BitTorrent.