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What is P2P software?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) software allows “peers” (individual computer systems) to connect to each other over  the internet to share files. Examples of mainstream P2P software programs include BitTorrent, Limewire, Ares and AresWarez, Kazaa, Azureus, DC++ and Morpheus.

File Sharing
  • How are sanctions determined?
  • What is the Electronic Technology Usage Policy?
  • I don’t always see the Anti-Piracy web page when downloading or sharing files using P2P does this mean that I wasn’t detected?
  • What is the MPAA?
  • I had no idea that I was downloading or sharing copyrighted content. How do I determine if I have a P2P application installed on my computer and how do I remove or restrict it?
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