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uTorrent is a fully featured but tiny BitTorrent client packaged in a single archive.
uTorrent is a fully featured but tiny BitTorrent client packaged in a single archive.


Currently, as of version 3, there is a native port available on linux, consisting of a headless server and a web interface. To install
Currently, as of version 3, there is a native port available on linux, consisting of a headless server and a web interface. To install (from [http://www.webupd8.org/2010/09/utorrent-is-finally-available-for-linux.html]):
* Unpack the archive in some user directory
* Unpack the archive in some user directory
* Start the server (as regular user):
* Start the server (as regular user):
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* To access the web interface, open your browser at page <tt>http://localhost:8080/gui</tt>. When prompted for authentication, enter '''admin''' as username, and leave the password field blank.
* To access the web interface, open your browser at page <tt>http://localhost:8080/gui</tt>. When prompted for authentication, enter '''admin''' as username, and leave the password field blank.

More information in the manual.


== BitTorrent Clients on Windows ==
== BitTorrent Clients on Windows ==

Revision as of 15:19, 16 June 2011

This page is dedicated to the BitTorrent protocol and related software.

BitTorrent Clients on Linux

uTorrent

uTorrent is a fully featured but tiny BitTorrent client packaged in a single archive.

Currently, as of version 3, there is a native port available on linux, consisting of a headless server and a web interface. To install (from [1]):

  • Unpack the archive in some user directory
  • Start the server (as regular user):
./utserver
  • To access the web interface, open your browser at page http://localhost:8080/gui. When prompted for authentication, enter admin as username, and leave the password field blank.

More information in the manual.

BitTorrent Clients on Windows

uTorrent

uTorrent is a fully featured but tiny BitTorrent client packaged in a single executable.