2006-07-10 11:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by john b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
File sharing is when you allow others the permission to view your files when logged in as a different user than yourself. also, file sharing can put the files in a shared folder so you can access files that are shared from another computer. It is just like it sounds, sharing your files, you can put pictures in a shared folder, and share your pictures with other people that log onto the same computer too. If everyone is listed as administrator, then everyone can see all the files anyways, so then it is not as necessary to select to share files.
2006-07-10 11:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by IcePrincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File Sharing is an illegal activity.
It involves one person allowing someone else to have access to the file (i.e: sending it over MSN Messenger) or by downloading it from a server.
Online shops who sell music for download are file sharing (in a sense) but this is only illegal if the artist/record label doesn't get the money from it.
All this said, if you're sharing something you've made (music, pictures, a document) then it's your choice to do this but this isn't illegal since you own the original copy of it. This applies for any type of file, as long as you own the original copy of it then it's not illegal.
Record Labels have and will take people to court for file sharing so it's not really worth doing due to this risk.
You may be able to find out more information about this subject here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Sharing
2006-07-10 19:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by The Techie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File sharing is the activity of making files available to other users for download over the Internet, but also over 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.
Its good example is, Music download software such as, Kaaza, limewire.
If you are downloading any of music then it is good chance to infected your computer with third part components,.
Be carefull while using download file sharing method.
2006-07-10 18:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by PC Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
allow other to download files from you, and others have allowed downloading from them.
you can use a lot of programs for it, most famous is (i think) Kazaa.
Sharing files is illegal in a lot of countries.
2006-07-10 18:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of rthe best ways to get viruses
2006-07-10 19:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋