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Reputation System Fights P2P Junk
yeejiun writes "Many of the files that are shared on p2p networks tend to be junk. Organizations such as the RIAA and music labels regularly pollute these networks with nonsense files masquerading as real music/video files. These junk files make it difficult for users to find what they want on such p2p networks. Some researchers at Cornell University have developed a reputation system called Credence, that works on the Gnutella network, allowing users to tell the good files from the bad ones."
I thought the primary purpose of P2P filesharing was to share legally swappable media files as well as other files like documents and useful freeware applications. Is there some nefarious entity flooding the P2P networks with garbage disguised as those files above? Why would you need to know the quality of the file's reputation?
Jesus saved me from my past. He can save you as well.
The fact that I didnt get to play HL2 was compensated by the 2 hours of dwarf porn.
It does, but unfortunately the name "eDonkey" immediately invalidates any utility the service might provide.
Personal foul, hideous name. Loss of down and a 15 yard penalty.
Read the EFF's Fair Use FAQ
brittneyspearsporno.avi.mpeg.exe
Link please.
Will this make finding CCR on P2P harder?
> > Try /dev/null
/dev/urandom
> Wow! A lot of hip-hop is in there, along with the latest and newest pop-music from RIAA, too!
No, that's