Definition: In the context of Web search, the acronym P2P stands for peer to peer, or a peer to peer network. A peer to peer network is a computer network that relies on the strength and computing power of many servers and computers, rather than one centralized computer or server. This makes it easier for the computers, or "peers", to both upload and download files efficiently and quickly, since the load is shared by all.
Examples of peer to peer networks are LimeWire, Kazaa, and BitTorrent applications.
Also Known As: File sharing, bittorrent, torrent
Common Misspellings: pier to pier
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The first popularized peer to peer (P2P) file sharing system was Napster, introduced and developed in 1999 by Shawn Fanning.
