File Sharing
Peer to Peer
Often written P2P
• Be careful when using “sharing” software. Software programs such as KaZaa, iMesh, LimeWire, and Gnutella that students use for downloading music can allow others to share files illegally—as well as your personal files—with everyone on the Internet.
Copywriting or Protecting Intellectual Property
• With the exception of shareware, “borrowing” a CD from someone and downloading computer programs or games onto your computer for your own use constitutes theft even if you return the CD.
• Unknowingly copyrighted materials, porn or viruses can be downloaded.
• Copying written materials from the Internet without citing the sources is plagiarism. Students should avoid the temptation to submit research papers purchased on the Internet as their own.
• Books, magazines, videos, computer games, and music require the permission of the author, publisher or artist to copy or download and use, even for your personal use. Free doesn’t mean legal. Get permission before downloading copyrighted materials.
The FBI has undertaken a new initiative to educate and warn citizens about certain risks and dangers associated with the use of Peer-to-Peer systems on the Internet. Vist the FBI web site to read their letter to users of Peer to Peer Systems http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberedletter.htm
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