With headlines such as 'File sharers raided by police' and 'UK not tough enough on file sharing', you could be forgiven for assuming that all those who practise file sharing are guilty of a serious crime. It's not just the press that complains about file sharing. With the Government's new Digital Economy Bill threatening to target file sharers, and with everyone from Stephen Fry to singer Fergal Sharkey publicly voicing their opinions on the subject, there's no better time to reveal the secrets behind one of the most maligned and misunderstood aspects of computing.
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