File sharing can be done using several methods. The most common techniques for file storage, distribution and transmission include the following:. File sharing is a multipurpose computer service feature that evolved from removable media via network protocols, such as File Transfer Protocol FTP. Operating systems also provide file-sharing methods, such as network file sharing NFS.
Most file-sharing tasks use two basic sets of network criteria, as follows:. Once users download or make use of a file using a file-sharing network, their computer also becomes a part of that network, allowing other users to download files from the user's computer.
File sharing is generally illegal, with the exception of sharing material that is not copyrighted or proprietary. Another issue with file-sharing applications is the problem of spyware or adware, as some file-sharing websites have placed spyware programs in their websites. These spyware programs are often installed on users' computers without their consent and awareness. By: Brad Rudisail Contributor. By: Kaushik Pal Contributor.
By: Leah Zitter Contributor. Everyone involved in the music industry, all the way down to the clerks in the record stores, are affected by illegal file sharing, and some of them lose their jobs over it. Because downloading music online is so popular with college students, many college campuses across the country have experienced problems with their networks.
Because millions of people access these sites and computers at a time, bandwidth is slowed considerably, causing problems for people who need to do legitimate school work. In addition, many of these sites load adware onto computers, which can in turn harm various computers and networks and infect them with viruses. There are many other reasons why people feel that P2P file sharing is controversial. In order to keep yourself free from lawsuits and computer problems, make sure you take steps to find out whether the software and network you are using to download music from is legal.
Supreme Court for a pivotal decision that could determine the future of music on the Internet. The ruling on MGM v. Grokster, which could be announced in the coming days, tackles the problem of illegal file sharing of songs and video over the Internet, but its impact could be much, much broader.
In the meantime, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD , based in Paris, has released a report that claims there are economic benefits to file sharing. Legal experts said new technologies always create moral considerations that end up in the courts. Perhaps signaling which way it things the courts will rule, Microsoft is working on its own file-sharing application, codenamed Avalanche. Online music sales are set to grow dramatically during the next few years, perhaps compelling the computer and entertainment industries to rethink the business models.
Governments around the world should develop new policies which balance the interests of suppliers, and consumers, providing protection for intellectual property rights, but making it easier to distribute music and other content online, OECD said.
This totaled 10 million users by November of last year. Presently, online music sales account for just a tiny share of revenues — about 2 percent of all sales. That is expected to rise to 5 percent by The OECD report seeks to convince policymakers to take a measured approach to file sharing, but, lawyers note that the Supreme Court may make policy, itself, this week, if it rules broadly on the case of Grokster and MGM.
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