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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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|[http://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox] | |[http://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox] | ||
| − | |Downloadable tool ( | + | |Downloadable tool (15.5 MB) which works like any other folder on the computer |
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| − | * Free up to 2 | + | * Free up to 2 GB |
* Enables access to files from anywhere | * Enables access to files from anywhere | ||
| − | * Any files or folders saved inside Dropbox | + | * 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 | + | * 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 to view or restore any previous version of a given file and to undelete files accidentally trashed | + | * 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. |
| − | * 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 | + | * 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 | |Doesn’t enable users to edit a document at the same time | ||
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|[http://www.box.net/home/ Box.net] | |[http://www.box.net/home/ Box.net] | ||
| − | |Cloud content management system to manage and access content online | + | |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 | * Free web storage up to 5 GB for non-commercial use | ||
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|[https://docs.google.com/?pli=1#home/ Google Docs] | |[https://docs.google.com/?pli=1#home/ Google Docs] | ||
| − | |Online space which | + | |Online space which allows you to share and collaborate online |
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* Free | * Free | ||
* Enables access to files from anywhere | * Enables access to files from anywhere | ||
| − | * Authors can share files after inviting | + | * Authors can share files after inviting people |
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| − | * Keeps track of | + | * 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 | + | * Has an integrated chat that allows commenting in real time. |
|Requires the user to have a gmail account | |Requires the user to have a gmail account | ||
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=='''Job Aid'''== | =='''Job Aid'''== | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 3 February 2012
 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.[1] |
 File sharing tools |
| 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)