Phil Thompson wrote: > Jonathan Gowar wrote: >> Does anyone know how 'file-sharing' is quantified? > > in this context it refers to peer to peer P2P file distribution systems > whose primary use on the contemporary internet is distribution of > copyrighted material without the rights holders consent ie Pirate 2 Pirate. >
It's also used heavily in the opensource community, especially on for example, ubuntu release days, to distribute the latest release. Johnathon -- All postal correspondence to: Positive House, 24 Broadway, London. W13 0SU The Positive Internet Company Limited is registered in England and Wales. Registered company number: 3673639. VAT no: 726 7072 28. Registered office: Northside House, Mount Pleasant, Barnet, Herts, EN4 9EE. _______________________________________________ Peterboro mailing list Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro
