Legacy Messaging and File Sharing Programs

Which of the following apps is NOT mentioned as a current messaging platform?

• Snapchat

• Meta's Messenger

• WhatsApp

• Microsoft Teams

What was the primary function of Trillian?

• To provide a secure email service

• To integrate multiple chat platforms into one client

• To offer cloud storage solutions

• To serve as a social media platform

Why did AOL and Yahoo block Trillian at different points?

• To prevent integration with their messaging networks

• Because Trillian was a competitor

• To promote their own chat clients

• Due to security concerns

What is one of the benefits of using a VPN like Private Internet Access?

• Enhanced social media experience

• Access to region-locked content

• Increased internet speed

• Free online storage

What was Kazaa primarily used for?

• Online gaming

• Peer-to-peer file sharing

• Video conferencing

• Social networking

How did Kazaa differ from Napster in terms of file storage?

• Kazaa used a centralized list of files

• Kazaa stored files on client PCs called supernodes

• Kazaa did not allow video downloads

• Kazaa required a subscription for access

What legal issue did Kazaa face?

• Lawsuits from the recording industry

• User data privacy violations

• Antitrust violations

• Patent infringement

What was one reason Kazaa failed to become a successful legal music storefront?

• Reputation for spyware and adware

• Lack of music variety

• Poor user interface

• High subscription costs

Which of the following was NOT a legal alternative to peer-to-peer file sharing mentioned in the video?

• Grooveshark

• iTunes

• Spotify

• Google Play Music

What happened to peer-to-peer file sharing around 2010?

• It evolved into a new technology

• It was banned worldwide

• It was replaced by legal streaming services

• It became more popular