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Is it relaying the data over Microsoft (or Azure/Skype/etc) server? Or is it a point-to-point / peer-to-peer connection?

And if it relays the shared data over Microsoft server, what data beside currently opened source code files and keyboard + mouse inputs is transfered? Will it also transfer more source code files (e.g. whole VS project)?

I have to say this feature reminds me of the hollywood movie "Startup" (2001): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218817/

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Yes, the data goes over an Azure relay, but we are investigating using a peer-to-peer communication for sharing as well.

We don't transfer all keyboard and mouse inputs. Instead, we communicate the data behind each collaboration activity (e.g. opening and editing source files, initiating debug sessions, stepping through code, etc.). We only transfer what is needed during the collaboration session.

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