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peer-to-peer protocol

peer-to-peer protocol definition - computer

The high-level protocol used in a peer-to-peer network. Gnutella and Kazaa are examples of peer-to-peer file sharing protocols. SIP and Skype are examples of voice over IP (VoIP) protocols. See peer-to-peer network, SIP and Skype.



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