peer-to-peer file sharing

collocation in English

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peer-to-peer
adjective
uk
/ˌpɪətəˈpɪə/us
/ˌpɪrtəˈpɪr/
computing
involving sharing files or other resources between computers connected through a network, rather than using a central server (= a central computer that ...
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file
noun
uk
/faɪl/us
/faɪl/
any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters, and other documents in an ordered way, especially in ...
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share
noun
uk
/ʃeər/us
/ʃer/
a part of something that has been divided between ...
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We believe thatpeer-to-peerfilesharing activity currently involves music files more than other types of content, but this could change as broadband take-up increases.
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This goes against the discretion of the national courts and, above all, in fact, it falls short of makingpeer-to-peerfilesharing a criminal act.
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This definition must now include a fourth and critical element; an ability to acceptpeer-to-peerfilesharing.
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The impetus for these proposals has come from the widespread use ofpeer-to-peerfilesharing networks.
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Studies conducted since the association began its campaign againstpeer-to-peerfile-sharing have concluded that losses incurred per download range from negligible to substantial.
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By the time of its release, the band had come out in support ofpeer-to-peerfilesharing, claiming it does not hurt sales.
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The advent of the internet has allowed forpeer-to-peerfilesharing and thus made censorship attempts far harder.
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The band members were outspokenly critical ofpeer-to-peerfilesharing networks, due to the negative financial impact on artists dependent on success in record sales.
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Record companies argue that this is necessary to prevent the files from being made available onpeer-to-peerfilesharing networks.
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The firm is best known for its actions against persons allegedly infringing copyright throughpeer-to-peerfilesharing.
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Alternative technologies for content delivery includepeer-to-peerfilesharing technologies.
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Content is mostly obtained via differentpeer-to-peerfile-sharing networks.
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Several factors contributed to the widespread adoption and facilitation ofpeer-to-peerfilesharing.
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Since 2000, he has been one of the most vocal supporters ofpeer-to-peerfilesharing in the music industry.
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While the songs encompass a variety of topics, the overarching theme of the album is copyright issues, especially those pertaining topeer-to-peerfilesharing.
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This is lawfully available throughpeer-to-peerfilesharing software and is therefore a non-infringing use.
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Some of this music has seen wide distribution thanks topeer-to-peerfilesharing services and netlabels offering free releases.
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It is generally credited as being the firstpeer-to-peerfilesharing system.
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