peer-to-peer protocol
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peer-to-peer protocol
The high-level protocol used in a peer-to-peer network. Gnutella and Kazaa are examples of peer-to-peer file sharing protocols. SIP and Skype are examples of voice over IP (VoIP) protocols. See peer-to-peer network, SIP and Skype.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.