1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Wireless / Networking

"Peer to Peer - Harnessing the Power of Disruptive Technologies"

About.com Rating 4.5

By Bradley Mitchell, About.com

P2P - Disruptive Technologies - Oram

ISBN 0--596-00110-X

The Bottom Line
Excellent P2P text for academics, corporate managers, and those interested in important computer networking concepts.
Compare Prices
Pros
  • Thorough overview of P2P's historical development
  • Covers both technical and business model angles
  • Quality hardcover binding
Cons
  • Lacking systems implementation details
Description
  • Part 1 offers a social and technological context for peer-to-peer networking.
  • Part 2 examines some of the top P2P projects underway in the research and development community.
  • Part 3 discusses various technical topics that pertain to P2P including security and accountability.
Guide Review - "Peer to Peer - Harnessing the Power of Disruptive Technologies"
Academically inclined yet accessible to the networking community at large, this text thoroughly reviews the concepts and key technologies behind P2P, the history of these systems, and the notable successes achieved to date. Readers will gain an essential understanding of peer-to-peer systems and the present context for ongoing P2P research and development.

P2P systems such as Usenet and DNS have existed for many years but may represent just the beginning of what peer-to-peer has to offer. P2P proponents often cite music- and other file-sharing systems like Napster and Morpheus, or distributed applications like SETI@home, as evidence that this "cool" technology will someday lead to popular and profitable business models.

Compare Prices
User Reviews Write Review
Explore Wireless / Networking
About.com Special Features

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Wireless / Networking
  4. P2P File Sharing
  5. Peer to Peer - Harnessing the Power of Disruptive Technologies>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.