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File sharing is the practice of making files available for other users to download over the Internet and smaller networks. Usually file sharing follows the peer-to-peer (P2P) model, where the files are stored on and served by personal computers of the users. Most people who engage in file sharing are also downloading files that other users share. Sometimes these two activities are linked together. P2P File sharing is distinct from file trading in that downloading files from a P2P network does not require uploading, although some networks either provide incentives for uploading such as credits or force the sharing of files being currently downloaded.

In practice, many of the files shared on file sharing networks are copies of copyrighted music and movies. Sharing of these copies with strangers without authorisation from the copyright holder is illegal in most jurisdictions.

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File sharing is one of the original applications of the internet, preceding even email. FTP evolved as a common standard for file sharing and is still used to this day. Having said that, when people use the term 'file sharing' they are usually referring to the exchange of files over peer-to-peer file sharing networks.

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So this is a pretty interesting graph, are positive that illegal file sharing is hurting music artists at all? Hmm.... http://bit.ly/26Fko3
southey (Southey Blanton) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:48:41 -0000
So this is a pretty interesting graph, are positive that illegal file sharing is hurting music artists at all? Hmm.... http://bit.ly/26Fko3
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izGadget (Aaron Black) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:04 -0000
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RT @scott_lowe: Anyone have any suggestions on one-time file sharing services? >> tired of the party line huh?
colinmcnamara (Colin McNamara) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:12:19 -0000
RT @scott_lowe: Anyone have any suggestions on one-time file sharing services? >> tired of the party line huh?
Anyone have any suggestions on one-time file sharing services? I'd like to be able to provide an expiring private one-time link to a file.
scott_lowe (Scott Lowe) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:07:43 -0000
Anyone have any suggestions on one-time file sharing services? I'd like to be able to provide an expiring private one-time link to a file.
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U.K. Begins Spying on File-Sharing Traffic http://bit.ly/5Gthwd
CriticalTodd (CriticalTodd) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:01:26 -0000
U.K. Begins Spying on File-Sharing Traffic http://bit.ly/5Gthwd

 
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Acquisition - Open source peer-to-peer file sharing program for OS X. Features list, support forum. Mac OS 10.2 or higher.

After Napster - The Beat Goes On - A large listing of Napster alternatives - software for various platforms, search and metasearch services.
Meta Description: [ FreshNoise offers an overview of the Filesharing and P2P (peer to peer) market. We offer a complete listing of popular filesharing tools, as well as tutorials on how to use and instal p2p clients like Kazaa, BitTorrent, Limewireand Ares. FreshNoise has been documenting the world After Napster sin... ]

BadBlue - A free, very small Windows web server for sharing, publishing and serving files.

Blubster - Decentralized file sharing system for MP3 files featuring resumable and distributed downloading.

Carracho - Offers Mac software that allows you to share files, search for files, resume stopped downloads, and create own chat rooms.
Meta Description: [ Visit the official Carracho GbR web site to learn more about our powerful communication software. ]

Drumbeat - File-sharing program for the Mac featuring multiple servers and unlimited results.
Meta Description: [ Drumbeat is simply the best file-sharing software around. Easy to use, even if you've never heard of an .mp3! Multiple severs and unlimited search results, it's the most powerful file-browser you can use. ]

Endeavors Technology - Provides secure peer-to-peer (P2P) collaboration networks with its product, Magi Enterprise for PCs, laptops and Windows CE handheld devices. Includes messaging, WebDAV publishing and encryption.
Meta Description: [ Endeavors Technology's AppExpress product is a software distribution and streaming technology that enables the rapid, cost-effective and easy deployment and management of applications to a large pool of users. It enables organizations to quickly deliver Windows-based applications via the Internet... ]

EW.com: For a Song - Entertainment Weekly rates Rhapsody, MusicNet, Pressplay, and Emusic.

File Rogue - Java based Peer-To-Peer file sharing client application and service for Windows, Macintosh or Linux.

Filetopia - File sharing tool with public key encryption, instant messages, chat, free e-mail, message boards and file collection organizer.
Meta Description: [ Filetopia is a file sharing system with instant messaging, chat, e-mail, online friends list and message boards. It uses public key encryption. ]

Filetopia News - Software, news, games and forums related to this file sharing tool with public key encryption.
Meta Description: [ Filetopia Free software; secure Instant messages, chat, file sharing, message boards and file collection organizer. ]

Furthur Network - Network for sharing legally traded live music in MP3 and SHN formats.

Gnomoradio - Music sharing, playback, and recommendation program for Creative Commons licensed songs. Gnomoradio is free, open source software for Linux/UNIX systems.

GNUnet - Free (GPL) peer-to-peer framework of the GNU project with a focus on anonymous file-sharing. Works under Linux, BSD, OS X and Windows.
Meta Description: [ GNUnet - an anonymous distributed backup system :-) ]

iMesh - User-to-user exchange community.
Meta Description: [ iMesh enables you to access over 2,000,000 licensed music downloads, diverse and evolving music community; Over 15,000,000 free MP3's and high speed downloads. ]

Iwannadownload.com - Run your own P2P program and this software to compare file names and sizes for their pre-qualified list of files. Increases your chances of getting a good file.
Meta Description: [ Download movies, music and files correctly the first time every time.Your one stop shop for Kazaa, eMule, eDonkey, Limewire, Sherza and winimix users. ]

JukeDaddy - Offers a program to allow streaming of mp3s and control music files from anywhere on your network.

KCeasy - Open source Windows frontend for giFT. Download, FAQ and forum.

Konspire - A searchable, distributed file sharing system with no central servers, and resumable file transfers. Written in Java 1.1 for portability.
Meta Description: [ the power of broadcast, a revolution in peer-to-peer file sharing. ]

MediaSeek - A free P2P Network which supports music, video, movies and eBooks in a range of file types.
Meta Description: [ Internetowe archiwum tekstów piosenek ]

MegaBrowser.com - Free peer-to-peer program that turns your PC into a web and ftp host so you can host your own sites and trade files. Built on IE plus has tabs, fetch, personalities, and search.
Meta Description: [ free browser client based on internet explorer turns your pc into a web host for peer-to-peer website browsing and an ftp host for peer-to-peer file sharing ]

MLDonkey - Multi-platform, multi-protocol client. Includes support for eDonkey2000, Overnet, BitTorrent, Gnutella and Fasttrack, and is written in Objective Caml.

Morpheus - Multi-network file-sharing client with features including chat, multiple media types, and multisource downloading.
Meta Description: [ Join millions of Morpheus users and download the best P2P file sharing application for free. Free music downloads, video, games, movies, media player and more. ]

MP3 Voyeur - A local area network MP3 search tool that crawls local networks for shared MP3 files.

Mute File Sharing - Multiplatform peer-to-peer file sharing network designed to maintain users' anonymity. Mute is free, open source software for multiple operating systems.

My Web Server - Free personal peer-to-peer web, file and application server that allows you to message, save your favorites-bookmarks, file upload, and save HTML pages in your shared directory.
Meta Description: [ MyWebServer is a Free personal peer-to-peer file sharing, web and application server. It allows you and your associates to access areas of your computer from any location using a standard web browser. MyWebServer is the only tool you'll need to create your own secure virtual community. With thi... ]

Myster - File sharing utility for Mac, Windows and Linux platforms featuring a realtime, self-organizing and self-optimizing network.

NapMX - Allows users to add OpenNap and SlavaNap servers to WinMX servers list.

OnSystems - Offers secure private servers to corporations who wish to maintain their own p2p networks.

Piolet - Music file sharing application supporting text and voice chat, multi-source MP3 and ogg downloads, and a built-in media player.
Meta Description: [ With Piolet you can share files mp3 downloads and free music faster and more easily whatever your connection. With Piolet you can download music. Speeds never seen before on any filesharing network are the standard for Piolet. Searches go through our private p2p protocol, generating hundreds of p... ]

Publius Publishing System - Web publishing system that is highly resistant to censorship and provides publishers with a high degree of anonymity.

ReviewManager - A client-review tool for file and document sharing, viewing, transferring and management. Allows people to show work, ranging from movie files to document files, over the internet.
Meta Description: [ Collaboration tool for file and document sharing, viewing, management, and transfer. ReviewManager is the perfect tool to collaborate with your clients, customers, and co-workers. ]

Shareaza - Open source multi-network P2P client for Windows.
Meta Description: [ Shareaza is a universal peer-to-peer client for Windows, free of spyware or bundled products. It's feature-rich and won't cost you a single penny. ]

SongSpy - A graphical peer-2-Peer mp3-only sharing network designed from the ground up by music addicts for music addicts. Earn Karma Points good toward prizes just for sharing.

Soulseek - Free file sharing application. News, forums, FAQ and tutorials.
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Spartacus - File sharing P2P groupware software supports MP3 sharing as well as documents and other formats.

StreamSec 2PCube - Integrated client and server with strong encryption designed for small groups on large networks. Features include file sharing, messaging, news and chat.
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Swap and Play - Social network to help share movies, games and music among friends, by borrowing their legal physical copies. Provides listing and searches of friends' collections.
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500 Taxster - Reviews and news of the latest file-sharing programs and Napster alternatives.
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The Ballad Free File Sharing Network - Allow users of several file sharing programs to connect to their network of servers to search for and download items in a P2P environment.

The Circle - Decentralized, highly scalable P2P application. Features file sharing, instant messaging, IRC style chat and trust based news.
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The giFT Project - A modular daemon capable of abstracting the communication between the end user and specific filesharing protocols. The giFT project has a homegrown p2p network, OpenFT.
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The Poisoned Project - A free, open source file sharing application for Mac OS X.

Vladd44.com - BitTorrent and WinMX help site.

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500 WinMX - P2P file-sharing application. Supports multi-source downloads.

Wippit - File sharing system which permits advanced searches of music content in closed communities.
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WWW File Share - File sharing system with a browser-based client allowing sharing amongst closed networks of friends.
Meta Description: [ WWW File Share Pro - Share all kinds of files on the internet or on your intranet with this handy software. They can download files from your computer to their computers or upload files from their computers to your computer. ]

ZPoc - File sharing software for the Christian community to share beliefs through songs, with their friends. Features include chat and private messaging.
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Zultrax - A peer-to-peer file sharing client running on both the Gnutella network and its own encrypted network.
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