P2P File Sharing

       File sharing is basically sharing of digital files stored on one computer with another computer. P2P File Sharing stands for "peer-to-peer" file sharing that allows "peers", which are computers on the joint network, to transfer digital files using P2P software. It simply links people who need files with people who have them. Due to the nature of the software, P2P file sharing has been surrounded by controversy since its beginning in 1999 according to Wikipedia. The main concern is copyright issues and piracy. It is claimed that filed sharing significantly impacts entertainment industry. According to The New York Times article "Should Online Scofflaws Be Denied Web Access?", "the growing problem of piracy.... accounts for the loss of $20 billion a year in sales". Also there is risk of leaking personal information on-line that is associated with file sharing.  Nevertheless, I believe the P2P file sharing will continue to grow because it allows for fast and cheap way of transferring information which is the key in our  dynamic society.