On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 17:55:09 -0600, Ben Klaas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > But it cracks me up > > that these companies' even try to pretend that they created > > their software for anything other than illegal file sharing (be > > it music or other). > > I get new Linux distros from BitTorrent when they come out. Everything > from the Mozilla foundation has a bittorrent link. So, there are > definitely non-pirate applications that P2P is good for...
I have seen P2P used by university students who want to colaborate with each other on a project and either don't have the technical know how to set up a ftp/webdav/etc server, or don't want to go through the paperwork to have university computer services do it for them. They could colaborate by sharing files over aim or something - but with P2P they just have to leave the computers on. Personally I think a better solution is webDAV or ftp etc. but those are more difficult to set up than a P2P app for the average person. P2P has its place - I don't think it should be used to violate copyright law, but it does have its legitimate uses. -- http://mpeters.us/ _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
