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peer-to-peer
- Definition
- A description of the process whereby digital files are exchanged between users of a network, usually employing a system architecture that indexes the files a user makes available to others, and establishing an automated direct connection between users for the file download. (Source: CRTC, Perspectives on Canadian broadcasting in New media)
- French
- poste-à-poste
- Associated words and phrases
- peer-to-peer communication
peer-to-peer network
peer-to-peer server - Associated words and phrases also defined
- BitTorrent Protocol
- This term is used for
- P-to-P
- P2P
- peer to peer
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