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peer-to-peer network |
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peer-to-peer network(1) A network of computers configured to allow certain files and folders to be shared with everyone or with selected users. Peer-to-peer networks are quite common in small offices that do not use a dedicated file server. All client versions of Windows, Mac and Linux can function as nodes in a peer-to-peer network and allow their files to be shared. peer-to-peer network [¦pir tə ¦pir ′net‚wərk] (communications) A local-area network in which there is no central controller and all the nodes have equal access to the resources of the network. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| District Court on Monday that the peer-to-peer network had agreed to pay ``a substantial sum'' under the agreement, the National Music Publishers' Association said in a statement. Peer-to-Peer Deal: NBC Universal became the first studio to make its movie and television content available over a legitimate peer-to-peer network, announcing an agreement with closely held Wurld Media, creator of the Peer Impact service. Napster became a popular peer-to-peer network for sharing free music over the Internet. |
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