Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Copyright Law
This MIT course covers a wide range of copyright issues in the digital age. Peer-to-peer file sharing, DVD encryption, fair use and GNU licensing are just a few of the topics discussed in the video lectures.
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Cornell University: Experimental Study of Skype [Pdf]
This white paper on Skype describes and experimental study of the Skype Peer-to-Peer VoIP system. It particuarly focuses on the concept of supernodes, and how Skype differs fundamentally from earlier P@P systems that are oriented toward...
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Columbia University: Analysis of Skype Peer to Peer [Pdf]
This academic paper gives a very detailed, technical explanation of the Skype peer-to-peer internet telephony protocol. Diagrams are included that illustrate the Skype network and message flow. (2004)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Skype
This article introduces the reader to Skype, a peer-to-peer Internet telephony (VoIP) network.Skype users can speak to other Skype users for free.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Downloading and File Sharing
There are numerous peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing sites on the internet. They can cause numerous problems if they are not used carefully. This article describes some of the dangers with P2P sites and how to use them safely.
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Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.