file sharing
[/faɪl ˈʃɛərɪŋ/]
noun
compartilhamento de arquivos
1. The practice of distributing or providing access to digital files over a network or the internet
File sharing allows multiple users to access and download the same document simultaneously.
O compartilhamento de arquivos permite que múltiplos usuários acessem e façam download do mesmo documento simultaneamente.
2. A peer-to-peer (P2P) technology that enables users to distribute content directly without a central server
Many people use file sharing services like Dropbox to back up their important documents.
Muitas pessoas usam serviços de compartilhamento de arquivos como Dropbox para fazer backup de seus documentos importantes.
3. The distribution of copyrighted material (often illegally) over the internet
The music industry has taken legal action against illegal file sharing of copyrighted songs.
A indústria musical tomou ações legais contra o compartilhamento ilegal de arquivos de músicas protegidas por direitos autorais.
File sharing has become integral to modern work culture in both Brazil and the USA, with services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox being ubiquitous in professional and educational settings. The term gained notoriety in the early 2000s due to illegal music and movie sharing through services like Napster and LimeWire, which significantly impacted copyright enforcement discussions. In Brazil, file sharing is widely accepted for legitimate purposes, though piracy remains a concern.
NYC Slang
dropbox it / share it
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