Transmission is one of the most popular Mac applications used to download software, videos, music and other data through the BitTorrent peer-to-peer information sharing network, according to Olson.
Consider these three cases: Emergency Response The Mumbai attacks showcased the use of Twitter as a real-time, peer-to-peer information service.
This pattern documents that social learning through peer-to-peer information exchange can serve as a complementary and reinforcing pathway with technical learning that is stimulated by traditional outreach and extension programs.
This chapter presents the initial design of peer-to-peer information exchange and retrieval (PIER), a massively distributed query engine based on overlay networks, which is intended to bring database query processing facilities to new, widely distributed environments.
The interpersonal relationships fostered by user-dealing created a sense of solidarity among some hardcore drug users, which in turn facilitated peer-to-peer information regarding harm reduction and, says Jason, resulted in a safer experience.
Physician rating sites (PRSs) are a new web-based source for peer-to-peer information on individual physicians.
This mirrors the desire of health professionals to receive information from key opinion leaders [ 30] and aligns with contemporary knowledge translation approaches which combine simplified, evidence-based messages with peer-to-peer information exchange, often through narratives [ 31].
This community will promote peer-to-peer information exchange on critical challenges and their potential solutions, from developing local strategies to coordinating youth action, or documenting water problems for a larger public [ 20].
It remains to be seen whether or not these initiatives will eventually supersede many of the smaller, community or hospital-based projects that currently support peer to peer exchange of information.
Consequently, from the perspective of the consumer, peer-to-peer information-seeking can be very valuable.
Using existing child participation structures throughout all 10 districts in Zanzibar, 514 participants aged from 8 to 23 were consulted either through focus groups, peer to peer awareness raising and information sharing activities.
