Peer to Peer or abbreviated as P2P is a file sharing system in which a computer will be able to obtain data directly from another computer. The conventional file sharing system will require a computer to obtain the data via server. Because of this, the P2P file sharing system should be faster than the conventional file sharing. Examples of the popular P2P software are Bittorrent, Limeware, and Kazaa.Ares is also a P2P software, but the distinctive difference it has is that it is an open-source program. Limewire and Bittorrent are all corporate owned which means they have copyright limitations for the users. With Ares, if you want to develop the program by yourself, or do anything with the software, you won't be legally indicted. Ares' network is not as big as the other P2P software, but it is relatively safe from malware. Its size is also small thus the overall speed and performance is significantly faster.

To download ares P2P software, go to http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/, if you are told that you can download it at www ares gratis, the link is currently not functioning really well. Also keep in mind that Ares is a freeware, whoever ask you to pay a fee for downloading it must be a scam. Ares website will also provide you with the software's source code if you would like to develop it. there are several interesting features provided in Ares, it has built in media player to run audio or video format you just downloaded. This can be very useful if you would like to instantly check the quality of your downloads. There is also an option for chat rooms where you can communicate with other users in your peer to peer network. The library feature will make file organization feels easy so that you can keep your folders neat. If you have programming skills, you can add your own codes to enhance the features.

One thing you must keep in mind when downloading and uploading files via P2P network is that the files may have copyright. For example, it is illegal to share MP3 via P2P network since you are not paying for them (unless you are downloading or uploading free music). Also, because it is hard to sue the provider of P2P network, the RIAA will file suit to individual users instead. The case of Jammie Thomas-Rasset should be a warning for all of us that a peer to peer file sharing user (she used Kazaa for transferring MP3 files) can be brought to court for copyright infringement.