Practice - Napster (Centralized Indexing, Decentralized Transfer - Hybrid Model)
Practice Questions
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What was the primary function of Napster's central server?
💡 Hint: Think about how users found content on the platform.
Describe one advantage of using a decentralized transfer model.
💡 Hint: Consider the source of the files during transfer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of file-sharing model did Napster employ?
💡 Hint: Consider how it managed file searches and transfers.
True or False: Napster allowed users to download files directly from the central server.
💡 Hint: Think about where the files were stored.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hybrid P2P system inspired by Napster but implement techniques to improve upon its vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can lessen the load on a central server.
Evaluate how Napster began a shift towards decentralized sharing and what modern systems have taken from its model.
💡 Hint: Think about how the principles of decentralization grew from the lessons learned.
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