System and methods for announcing and locating services in a distributed peer-to-peer network

摘要: Systems and methods for announcing locating services that are shared in a distributed manner within peer-to-peer packet-based network provided by embodiments of the invention. As opposed to every device requiring copy desired service, one or more devices maintain particular service is any requires service. Available at registered with then availability announced all other on network. Network lists what available as well where located. When desired, consults able request acquisition from known host either locally remote device. Service location functionality also capable allocating resources and/or based statistical information gathered maintained regarding use