论文信息 - Convergence of on-line community technologies: Internet relay chat (IRC) and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing

Convergence of on-line community technologies: Internet relay chat (IRC) and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing

The Internet makes it possible to bring together people with common interests and/or ideas in a virtual community without ever having to meet face-to-face. These virtual communities have existed for over three decades (Cothrel 2000:21). However, the dramatic surge in Internet access in recent years, which has been a result of the availability of greater processing power at lower prices, has expanded and diversified the on-line communities as never before. Client–server technology has been the main technology used by these on-line communities. In recent years, peer-to-peer technology has identified new possibilities for online communities.

Chris Rensleigh | C. J.P. Niemand | C. Rensleigh | C. J. Niemand

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