File Sharing Evolution

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iMesh is another social network that acts as a file sharing system. It has protocols for file transfer, and it introduced the swarming concept where a single user can download one file from many sources. This will break down the file effectively and increase one’s download speed. Another P2P sharing program is Limewire which uses Gnutella network to locate and share files.
The latest in file sharing today is called BitTorrent, which is more advanced from the earlier programs because it has a central server (or tracker) which will coordinate the action of peers. Though it does not have knowledge of the file contents, it manages connections to enable a multitude of users to efficiently utilize bandwidth.