P2P (=peer-to-peer network)

P2P (=peer-to-peer) is a protocol of communication in computer network. This model uses diverse connectivity between users in a network and the cumulative bandwidth of network users instead of using centralized resources located on low number of servers. In simple words, this protocol connects two users without using a central server. P2P networks are usually used in the private sector and in business to share files between different users. Examples for such networks are: Napster,KaZaA, BitTorrent, eMule and Morpheus.