In a peer-to-peer network, what must users do to access data?

In a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, users access data directly from other users' devices rather than through a centralized server. The correct response highlights that users must leverage specific computers within the network to find and use shared resources. Each computer in a P2P network can act as both a client and a server, allowing it to both share its resources and access those of others.

This setup differs from a traditional client-server model, where users would have to connect through a dedicated server to access data. In a P2P network, the concept of accessing "any shared computer" can be misleading, as users may need to connect to particular computers that have granted permission or have the files they wish to access. Sharing files over the internet is a general capability of many systems, but in this context, it does not specifically address the requirement to connect to particular machines within the P2P architecture. Similarly, connectivity through a server does not apply, as the fundamental characteristic of a P2P network is the absence of a central server.