Tag: peer-to-peer

A New Language for Phone Networks

By Robert Lemos | 08/31/2009 | 5 Comments

Researchers develop a better way to write applications for peer-to peer cellular networks.

Supercharged File Sharing

By Kurt Kleiner | 12/15/2008 | 1 Comment

Cooperating with file-sharing networks could avert congestion.

Peer-to-Peer Virtual Worlds

By Erica Naone | 04/16/2008 | 4 Comments

A new system is designed to handle sudden crowds.

How to Speed Up Movie Downloads

By Brendan Borrell | 04/19/2007 | 7 Comments

Researchers have designed a new way to get the most out of peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, decreasing the time it takes to download movies and music.

TR10: Peering into Video's Future

By Wade Roush | 03/12/2007 | 13 Comments

The Internet is about to drown in digital video. Hui Zhang thinks peer-to-peer networks could come to the rescue.

Joost Another YouTube?

By Brendan Borrell | 01/29/2007 | 3 Comments

Joost could become a major distribution channel for television--if it can overcome a few practical problems.