A METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR FILE SHARING BETWEEN COMPUTERS

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a file sharing system (16), method and apparatus which operate on a network and provide peer to peer file sharing. The file delivery system receives data files from third parties (42), encrypts the data and stores the file in a database (40). Once the file has been stored, the file delivery system creates clone identifiers, or variant target query terms for the file, wherein the clone identifiers are shortcuts or aliases for the file identification that create a set of variations upon which a file can be identified. The "clone" identifiers are stored in a database (40) and are associated with the specific file. Upon request from a user for the file, the file is transmitted to the user. In addition, tracking software is transmitted with the file such that the subsequent downloading of other files from a third party (42) to the user can be monitored and targeted advertisements can be displayed.