Peer-to-peer pressure

Damien Cave reports on altruistic uses of online file sharing with potential financial rewards.

Published January 5, 2001 9:00AM (EST)

Each week, Salon Technology's writers discuss the latest news in high tech. This week Damien Cave talks about new uses for peer-to-peer technology and their social and financial benefits.

Technology reporters from Salon appear weekly on "Beyond Computers," a Public Radio International show that airs on more than 200 stations around the country. The show explores the pervasive influence of technology on humanity -- from family, beauty and art to law, politics and the environment. On the show, our writers give their opinionated takes on the biggest technology stories of the week.


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