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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
File sharing refers to the providing and receiving of digital files over a network. | File sharing refers to the providing and receiving of digital files over a network. Today, most often file sharing refers to sharing files on a personal computers with the world via P2P technology. But in more general sense, file sharing can happen in various ways and permissions. | ||
There exist several solutions | There exist several solutions: | ||
* peer-to-peer (P2P) models, where the files are stored on and served by personal computers of the users. | * peer-to-peer (P2P) models, where the files are stored on and served by personal computers of the users. | ||
* File upload/download systems (e.g. FTP servers or [[portalware]] that offers file sharing functionalities | * File upload/download systems (e.g. FTP servers or [[portalware]]) that offers file sharing functionalities, usually with restricted permissions for upload. | ||
* Web services | * Web services, that allow to store files and that can be retrieved by a user or invited people | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 11:26, 5 February 2009
Definition
File sharing refers to the providing and receiving of digital files over a network. Today, most often file sharing refers to sharing files on a personal computers with the world via P2P technology. But in more general sense, file sharing can happen in various ways and permissions.
There exist several solutions:
- peer-to-peer (P2P) models, where the files are stored on and served by personal computers of the users.
- File upload/download systems (e.g. FTP servers or portalware) that offers file sharing functionalities, usually with restricted permissions for upload.
- Web services, that allow to store files and that can be retrieved by a user or invited people
Links
- File sharing (Wikipedia)
- Comparison of file sharing applications (Wikipedia)
- Timeline of sharing (Wikipedia)