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file sharing
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file sharing

Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing.


file sharing [′fīl ‚sher·iŋ]
(computer science)
The common use, by two or more users, of data and program files, usually located in a file server.


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The fact that P2P file sharing is used to exchange copyright materials means that using the software and P2P websites is in a legally grey area.
By charging for the songs exchanged between members on their site, Grooveshark will compensate copyright holders and users while providing the convenience and selection of P2P file sharing in an online music community.
By charging for the songs exchanged between members on their site, Grooveshark will compensate copyright holders and users while providing the convenience and selection of P2P file sharing in an online music community.
 
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