P2P

File sharing is exactly what the name implies - sharing files. However, P2P file sharing is different. It is the sharing of files or media through an electronic medium. Some examples of P2P file sharing include the sharing of music, movies, television shows and software. In the article, "Digital Pirates Winning Battle with Studios", it mentions that "The Dark Knight" movie had been downloaded more than seven million times around the world. I do not think that piracy is something that can be stopped or completely eliminated. At best, it could be somewhat regulated, but there are always ways around the restrictions that content producers put in place. New torrent sites are constantly created that leave thin trails.
Furthermore, the article also states, "Young people, in particular, conclude that if it's so easy, it can't be wrong," said Richard Cotton, the general counsel for NBC Universal." I completely disagree with this statement. Although I agree that piracy of files is easy, I don't think it can't be wrong. It is definitely wrong, but also extremely easy to do, which is why files are pirated in the first place.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/business/media/05piracy.html