File sharing, an indispensible part of everyone's life who uses the internet. Almost everyone shares files on the internet nowadays, with so much methods of file sharing. Using file sharing, people can share files legally and illegally. However, I am gonna discuss about how people share files legally using new media.
Using new media, file sharing has never been more easier. Without new media, sharing software would be troublesome. Imagine wanting to send a little program you created to a friend in another country. You would have to burn it to a cd/dvd and send it to your friend through mail. Your friend might/might not receive your package. However, with new media, you can upload your files on hosting sites like mediafire.com, megaupload.com and such. After uploading, all you have to do is to paste the links where the file is uploaded to and voila! Your friend can download the file easily from the net instantly, without having to wait for you to mail it.
Many companies now use new media to distribute their files, more for games, when they release their games online so people can download them and provide feedback on the game. In some cases, users report bugs, so the developers can come up with patches, and the patches will be available online for the users to download.
However, new media can be a double edged sword too. People have been using new media to upload copyrighted files like pc games, mp3 music, movies and etc. Of course, measures have been taken to ensure this doesn't happen, but piracy has triumphed thus far.
Personally, I think file sharing on new media is a good thing, it allows files to be shared faster and it really is convenient because you can access your file anytime and anywhere, as long as you have a computer with a internet connection. This is my take on file-sharing, what's yours?
