File sharing through the network is just as easy as saving a file to a floppy disk, flash drive, or CD-ROM. You can send the file over a network connection, instead of saving the file to a storage device and personally hand delivering it, or sending it. Some file transferring such as email, have limited space for file sharing. You can use multiple different ways of transferring files. File transfers such as (P2P) known as peer to peer act as a client, and server. (P2P) allows larger transfers of file sharing, but does not use a central server. File sharing helps administration because, you can still have the security of the file that may be needed for business, or personal needs. Storing files in a central server allows only clients with permissions of the file. Files can be encrypted to protect information, and you have to have a password to access the content of the file. File sharing is better than using an external device since, external devices can be lost, or stolen. Sharing a file through a network allows the encryption to protect the permissions of the file, and only clients eligible of the content can see it. A good example of having file sharing instead of an external device is, when you have a extended business that needs to reach out to other owned locations. Instead of spending more money for external devices to be sent through the mail, which takes time and the package may not ever make it to the destination. Why not send the information through the network as an encrypted file with permissions. This lets you know that the package with protected by code, and the transfer is very fast, compared to mail delivery. By doing this you are saving money, time, and stress. (NFS) also known as network file system, can be used over multiple operating systems such as UNIX operating systems. Network file systems is very secure for file sharing and is kept up to date. When transferring files with NFS you know that your files are secure with the security that NFS has. NFS has been around since 1984 and has been updated many times through the years. NFS is still known for its secure file transferring and its good outcomes. NFS is still up to date, and can be implemented to fit client needs. Linux is not as commonly used as windows, so it is already safer and more reliable. Linux uses samba for file transfer and this program protects against unwanted content such as, malware, and viruses. Linux allows users to play around with their content, and build upon the structure. Terminal lets to use lines of code to protect file transfer by inserting commands. Linux works similar to windows, as files will be encrypted, and passwords are required to access content. Linux is overall more secure than windows because of virus protection.