File sharing or Peer to peer (p2p) is a system of sharing files directly between network users. It does not need the assistance of a central server. Typical programs include Kazaa,Limwire, and Bitcomet. Many people use these programs to share music,movies, and programs illegally. Basically people are stealing because they are not paying for the products they download. In the United States it is illegal to download music that is not purchased. I view this as stealing because the artist or producer are not being paid for their product. Would you go to a music store and steal a cd? Most likely no, but downloading music illegally is the same as going to the store and stealing it. Today, companies like Itunes and Realone offer an alternative way in downloading music. For example, each song typically sell for .99 cents. Although many people would prefer to download illegally because it is convenient and best of all its FREE!!! plus the chances of being prosecuted is quite low.
File sharing can be dangerous for the user because many files that are downloaded come with spyware,virus, and trjoans. This could lead to identity theft because a hacker could control the computer and steal information. Here is a video that talks about the dangers of file sharing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcuH27IwWVk
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