Title: Discussion Module 2
Course: Canvas Practice Course > Section: Module 2 - I want to share this file - how do I do that? Attach a file, File size, and Downloading a File

We have learned how to download a file but one needs to be careful when downloading files.  Files sent from someone that you do not know and are not expecting should never be downloaded because of the possibility of contacting a virus.  Sometimes files sent from someone you do know can contain a virus so if you are not expecting a file attachment from someone you know, think twice before you automatically open it.  Could it possibly be a virus sent from this person's computer without them knowing?  If the message sounds reasonably like the sender, then it is probably not a virus but it doesn't hurt to ask the sender before you open an attachment you were not expecting.

Another thing you want to consider when you are downloading files is whether the file you are downloading is copyrighted.  If someone sends you a video or an audio file, you want to check before you send that file to someone or post it on Facebook since it might be a copyrighted file.  Also, never download movies or songs from the internet without first checking to see if the file belongs to someone.

Be careful downloading files that are executable (file extensions of .exe) since they can install programs on your computer.  We have all heard stories about someone downloading a virus or an application that created havoc on their computer.  Please use this discussion area to post a story about downloading and if the downloading caused any damage to someone's computer.  Also, please respond to one other post.

Remember:

- State your story as clearly as possible, using a good topic sentence, several developing sentences, examples and/or statements that support your topic.
- Pay close attention to sentence structure and good grammar.
- You should post at least twice, once for your story and once to reply to someone's post.