Internet File Sharing

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The advances in technology and communications have brought a phenomenon that has impacted the way that businesses and individuals deal and connect with each other. Following a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) model, file sharing made it possible for instant connection between two different people in whatever part of the world they may be. The exchange of files involves an uploader who will provide the file, and a downloader who will receive the file. These files are usually served and stored by personal computers belonging to the users.
File sharing bridged the gap of distance and time compared to long ago when it would literally take a few days for an individual to share videos, music, documents or photos to someone across the globe.