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File Sharing

File sharing which is sometimes referred to as peer-to-peer (P2P) is a method of sharing your files with other Internet users. Although this technology is a very popular way of sharing files, it is not without its dangers. Stay safe by reading up on topics such as software, security, legal and copyright issues.
Best Legal BitTorrent Sites - Top 5 Legal P2P Web Sites
There are many P2P Web sites on the Internet that are extremely popular, but the vast majority of them provide links to copyrighted software and media files. If you want to know the best places to get free and legal music, videos, and other types of files then this article will show you the best legal P2P sites.
Top 5 P2P File Sharing Sites
This article lists the best P2P file sharing websites to download music.
Top 5 Free File Sharing Programs
A top 5 list of free file sharing programs.
The Principles of File Sharing
Find out what peer-to-peer file sharing is and what the laws are depending on where you live.
How To Disable File Sharing in Shareaza
Shareaza in one of the few P2P programs that gives you the option to disable uploading. This will keep you safe from accidental sharing of copyrighted material.
'MUTE' File Sharing
What is 'MUTE' file sharing? Read this article to learn what it is and how it differs from normal bit torrent networks.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network Security
This article will show you in 4 steps how you can protect yourself while using a peer-to-peer network.

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