Upload
Uploading refers to transmitting
Uploading directly contrasts with
Definition
To transfer something (such as data or files), from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the internet.[2]
Historical development
Remote file sharing first came into fruition in January 1978, when Ward Christensen and Randy Suess, who were members of the Chicago Area Computer Hobbyists' Exchange (CACHE), created the Computerized Bulletin Board System (CBBS). This used an early file transfer protocol (MODEM, later XMODEM) to send binary files via a hardware modem, accessible by another modem via a telephone number.[3]
In the following years, new protocols such as
The transfer of data saw a significant increase in popularity after the release of the
Resumability of file transfers
Transfers became more reliable with the launch of HTTP/1.1 in 1997 (
Types of uploading
Client-to-server uploading
Transmitting a local file to a remote system following the client–server model, e.g., a web browser transferring a video to a website, is called client-to-server uploading.
Remote uploading
Transferring data from one
Peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer (P2P) is a decentralized communications model in which each party has the same capabilities, and either party can initiate a communication session. Unlike the client–server model, in which the client makes a service request and the server fulfils the request (by sending or accepting a file transfer), the P2P network model allows each node to function as both client and server. BitTorrent is an example of this, as is the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). Peer-to-peer allows users to both receive (download) and host (upload) content. Files are transferred directly between the users' computers. The same file transfer constitutes an upload for one party, and a download for the other party.
Copyright issues
The rising popularity of file sharing during the 1990s culminated in the emergence of Napster, a music-sharing platform specialized in MP3 files that used peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing technology to allow users exchange files freely. The P2P nature meant there was no central gatekeeper for the content, which eventually led to the widespread availability of copyrighted material through Napster.
The
After Napster had ceased operations, many other P2P file-sharing services also shut down, such as
See also
- Bandwidth
- Comparison of file transfer protocols
- Computer network
- Data
- Download
- File sharing
- Lftp
- Sideload
- Timeline of file sharing
- Upload components
References
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- ^ "Definition of Upload". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Christensen, Suess. "The Birth of the BBS. By Ward and Randy (1989)". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ da Cruz, Frank (1986-03-20). "Re: Printable Encodings for Binary Files". Info-Kermit Digest (Mailing list). Kermit Project, Columbia University. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Enzer, Larry (August 31, 2018). "The Evolution of the World Wide Web". Monmouth Web Developers. Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ Van Zonneveld, Kevin (16 November 2015). "tus 1.0 – Changing the future of uploading". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Keane, Jonathan (16 November 2015). "Berlin-based Transloadit wants to fix broken file uploads once and for all, with support from Vimeo". Tech EU. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Walsh, David (11 June 2018). "Uppy File Uploading". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ 2001 US Dist. LEXIS 2186 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 5, 2001), aff’d, 284 F. 3d 1091 (9th Cir. 2002)
- ^ Richtel, Matt (12 July 2001). "Napster is told to remain shut". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Borland, John (2 March 2002). "Napster reaches settlement with publishers". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Jacobson Purewall, Sarah (27 October 2010). "LimeWire shut down permanently". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Evers, Joris (30 November 2001). "Judge orders shut-down of popular Napster-like site". Retrieved 11 June 2020.