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− | {{Term|FILE SHARING|File sharing refers to the public and private sharing of computer files or data in a network, with | + | {{Term|FILE SHARING|File sharing refers to the public and private sharing of computer files or data in a network, with varying levels of access privileges assigned. Typically file sharing requires users to upload and download files from a server. Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing, however, does not follow the traditional model of uploading and downloading files from a website. Instead, files are shared directly between personal computers with no intermediate server, making it a peer-to-peer exchange. File sharing allows a number of people to access one file, being able to combine elements like reading, writing, modifying, copying and printing. In order to share files, a file transfer system called the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has become widely-used. FTP can be used to access (read and possibly write to) files shared among a particular set of users with a password.<ref>http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/definition/file-sharing (26 September 2011), http://www.bsacybersafety.com/threat/p2p.cfm (26 September 2011)</ref>}} |
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+ | {{Tool|File sharing tools|Below is a list of file sharing tools that allow users to share content online:}} | ||
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+ | !Tools | ||
+ | !Description | ||
+ | !Characteristics | ||
+ | !Advantages | ||
+ | !Disadvantages | ||
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+ | |[http://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox] | ||
+ | |Downloadable tool (15.5 MB) which works like any other folder on the computer | ||
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+ | * Free up to 2 GB | ||
+ | * Enables access to files from anywhere | ||
+ | * Any files or folders saved inside Dropbox are automatically synchronized to Dropbox's servers and are accessible from any other computer using the account. | ||
+ | * Authors can share files after inviting people to a particular folder | ||
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+ | * Keeps track of every change made to a document. Enables one to view or restore any previous version of a given file and to undelete files accidentally trashed. | ||
+ | * Mobile application access | ||
+ | * Allows sharing files with non-Dropbox users. Users can save their files on the Public folder and send the link to these documents to others, without requiring people to sign up for Dropbox. | ||
+ | |Doesn’t enable users to edit a document at the same time | ||
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+ | |[http://www.box.net/home/ Box.net] | ||
+ | |Cloud content management system to manage and access content online | ||
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+ | * Free web storage up to 5 GB for non-commercial use | ||
+ | * File size limit of 25 MB | ||
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+ | * Files can be shared as links | ||
+ | * Access available on mobile devices like iPhone or Blackberry | ||
+ | |Features like syncing files to desktop and integration with Google Docs only available through paid subscription | ||
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+ | |[https://docs.google.com/?pli=1#home/ Google Docs] | ||
+ | |Online space which allows you to share and collaborate online | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * Free | ||
+ | * Enables access to files from anywhere | ||
+ | * Authors can share files after inviting people | ||
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+ | * Keeps track of who made changes to a document and when. Enables one to view or restore any previous version of a given file. | ||
+ | * Has an integrated chat that allows commenting in real time. | ||
+ | |Requires the user to have a gmail account | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | =='''Job Aid'''== | ||
+ | [[Image:pdf.png]] [[Media:Toolkit_Template_File_Sharing.pdf|File Sharing]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:38, 3 February 2012
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File sharing refers to the public and private sharing of computer files or data in a network, with varying levels of access privileges assigned. Typically file sharing requires users to upload and download files from a server. Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing, however, does not follow the traditional model of uploading and downloading files from a website. Instead, files are shared directly between personal computers with no intermediate server, making it a peer-to-peer exchange. File sharing allows a number of people to access one file, being able to combine elements like reading, writing, modifying, copying and printing. In order to share files, a file transfer system called the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has become widely-used. FTP can be used to access (read and possibly write to) files shared among a particular set of users with a password.[1] |
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Below is a list of file sharing tools that allow users to share content online: |
Tools | Description | Characteristics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Dropbox | Downloadable tool (15.5 MB) which works like any other folder on the computer |
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Doesn’t enable users to edit a document at the same time |
Box.net | Cloud content management system to manage and access content online |
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Features like syncing files to desktop and integration with Google Docs only available through paid subscription |
Google Docs | Online space which allows you to share and collaborate online |
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Requires the user to have a gmail account |
Job Aid
References
- ↑ http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/definition/file-sharing (26 September 2011), http://www.bsacybersafety.com/threat/p2p.cfm (26 September 2011)