: A decentralized method where a file is downloaded in small pieces from multiple users simultaneously rather than a single source. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
The introduction of graphical browsers like Mosaic and Netscape Navigator embedded download capabilities directly into a point-and-click interface. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) made grabbing a file as simple as clicking a text hyperlink. However, dial-up speeds measured in kilobits per second meant downloading a single song could take hours. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Disruptions (2000s) download
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