P2P File Sharing

File sharing is the practice of distributing files that are digitally stored on a computer. P2P file sharing is file sharing with the use of a software. Users connect to the peer-to-peer network with other users with the software to share files with each other. There is a big debate whether file sharing is ethical or unethical. In the article "Minnesota Mom Hit With $1.5 Million Fine for Downloading 24 Songs," Thomas-Rasset was made an example of the dangers of downloading and sharing illegal music files online. Some examples of peer-to-peer file sharing is using programs like LimeWire, Kazaa, Napster to download music for free. Other peer-to-peer file sharing such as Bit Torrents let people download illegal programs, music, movies, etc for free.