P2P

File sharing is the sharing of computer data and files within a network. This allows for multiple people to view the files. Each user may have different levels of viewing privilege of the files. P2P file sharing is peer to peer. The only way to have access to files in a peer to peer network is through an Internet connection or a P2P software. Through the network, one can share books, movies, games, or music. Examples of P2P file sharing are LimeWire and BitTorrent. They're a network where people are able to share music and movie files. LimeWire has been shut down, however. I remember using LimeWire to download music many years ago and thinking back, it actually wasn't the safest option. For all I know, people could've uploaded files with viruses. Other file sharing sites are Dropbox and Google Drive. These networks allow people to customize who can view, edit, or share the files. Based on the NY Times article, "The Dark Night" film was pirated over seven million times, which poses a huge problem between Hollywood and the video piracy. People figured that if it's that easy to pirate videos, then it can't be illegal. However, it is. As a result, Hollywood is trying to tackle the problem by limiting ways people can pirate the films as well as offering films on-demand.

Sources:
1) Digital Pirates Winning Battles With Studios