Internet piracy (0)

Erkko Liiv 11.a
Internet piracy
In recent years , internet piracy or "file sharing " of copyrighted material has gained much popularity . It is a topic that has incessantly sparked debate and has even received global attention. Although on the surface the act of file sharing may seem harmless, it is far from it. Each year , film and record production companies as well as software and video game companies suffer from billions of dollars in lost profits. This loss comes as a direct result of internet piracy. Many agree that file sharing is unethical and consider it to be no different than downright theft . On the other hand, there are those that support file sharing and claim that their actions are easily justified and ethical.
File sharing simply is the process of making available and distributing files via the internet. Many freely developed applications have been made available that simplify this process, providing the ability to easily search for and upload any piece of digital content imaginable. These applications are commonly referred to as peer -to-peer (P2P) applications as they allow individuals to directly connect with other peers to share files. P2P networks are probably the most common and accessible to the average internet user , there are a host of other applications or methods that provide the same services and in many cases faster access to more content.
With its rise in popularity and acceptance by many, file sharing has