What is p2p (peer-to-peer technology) and how does it work?
P2P technology makes possible the communication directly from one participant to another without interference of any central server. When a user starts to download a file, it comes directly from another user’s hard disk. Currently, P2P technology is used in networks for a number of functions one being file sharing. Modern p2p file sharing technology focuses on downloading files simultaneous from multiple sources and increasingly these days on ensuring privacy while on the Internet.