P2P programs and protocols

Knowledge type: declarative, procedural

prerequisite knowledge: Typical knowledge upon completion of the 2nd year of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO), average ability when using a computer. .

Learning outcomes: General outcomes: To provide an general overview of peer-to-peer applications, demonstrating their possibilities. Specific outcomes: To understand the protocols that are behind peer-to-peer communications. To identify the characteristics of the different peer-to-peer applications. To appreciate the importance of being able to access and share files globally. To recognise the legal problems implied by sharing copyright-protected files. To appreciate the importance of respect for intellectual property and the appropriateness of turning to sources that expressly authorise its use.