file sharing

File sharing is the practice of sharing or offering access to digital information or resources, including documents, multimedia (audio/video), graphics, computer programs, images and e-books. It is the private or public distribution of data or resources in a network with different levels of sharing privileges.

File sharing can be done using several methods. The most common techniques for file storage, distribution and transmission include the following:

Removable storage devices

Centralized file hosting server installations on networks

World Wide Web-oriented hyperlinked documents

Distributed peer-to-peer networks