Kazaa

Definition

A peer-to-peer file-sharing program that was popular in the early 2000s for downloading and distributing music, movies, and software, often associated with copyright infringement.

Example Usage

Before streaming services, many people used Kazaa to download MP3s, though it frequently carried malware.

Origin

Named after the Kazakh word for 'yes'; launched by a Dutch company in 2000.

Fun Fact

Kazaa was shut down in 2006 after multiple lawsuits; it was one of the most notorious file-sharing networks during the height of the peer-to-peer revolution.

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