Often download updates the Windows operating system from Microsoft takes a lot of time and do not always fit into the plans of users. During the development of Windows 10 company pays maximum attention to improvements in the user experience.
The new, not yet released build of Windows 10 was discovered a feature that allows you to download system updates and applications from other computers that are on the same LAN with you or with any other computer connected to the Internet.
The ability to download updates and applications from other users' computers is based on the protocol P2P ("peer to peer"). This technology is the equality of participants in the network, where each acts as a client and server that allows you to load data from multiple sources, increasing download speeds. It is likely that Microsoft has used the achievements of the company Pando Networks, which it acquired in 2013. Last is the creator of the file-sharing P2P technology, similar to the one that uses the BitTorrent.
The new feature will save time and bandwidth of your channel, which can be very important for many users. When such an opportunity appears in the public beta of Windows 10, so it can be tested - is not reported.
