"Peer-to-Peer and JXTA"
Evan Pink 2003
Abstract
Although peer-to-peer (P2P) networks have many benefits, several drawbacks must be acknowledged; unpredictability of network availability, lack of data integrity, poor security, and misuse of network bandwidth are just a few concerns. This study attempts to survey P2P networking by examining the evolution of P2P applications and identifying major roadblocks to its continuing development. Project JXTA, developed by Sun MicroSystems, is used as an investigative development tool. JXTA is a common platform with all the basic functionality necessary for P2P network application development.