How can i download from torrent from ubuntu

But for some specific reason many people who are from a tech background, use Linux as their operating system. Also, people who are trying to learn Linux operating system for developing some high level language may also face some problem while learning it initially.

I have also switched my operating system from Windows to Linux and facing some problem. So, I think that who are using Linux for the first time may also face the problem. In one of my previous post I had described about how to download movie from Extratorrent , but that is for Windows operating system. So, here I am going to explain how to download movie from torrent site in Linux Ubuntu.

Sharing is Caring! Related Posts. Notify of. Oldest Newest Most Voted. It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. I have tried out downloading torrents on Windows. However, now I want to know how to do so on Ubuntu. I need an explanation and some instructions for it. I would also like to know the risks in it. Can somebody experienced in this please help?

Ubuntu comes with a built in BitTorrent client; I am unsure how to use it but imagine torrent links will open automatically. The Ubuntu website has more information on it. You're asking about the risks - torrents themselves are as safe as any other download, that is it depends on the source and what you're looking at downloading.

If you're downloading from a legitimate source you shouldn't have any problems. See if the provider offers a hash of the file to verify it before running any executable content. If there are viruses they're likely to target Windows, but don't rest on that fact. If you happen to be downloading content from an illegitimate source i. Generally if you have to ask about the safety and feel that your source is not legitimate or is known to be breaking the law you're best steering clear.

First of all, Ubuntu has an in-built torrent client named Transmission , an easy BitTorrent client from the project Transmission. Installation There are many good CLI-based torrent clients, but few are as good as transmission-cli.

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Comments 1. Facebook Tweet. One comment dulph. Jul 7, at pm. Once you have installed the torrent application, run it. Now drag and drop the. You may also use the open with option from the menu. Once the torrent file has been added to the Torrent application, it starts downloading the file. If you turn off the system, the download is paused. Start the Torrent application again and the download resumes from the same point.

Also a movie buff with a soft corner for film noir. You should use qBittorrent on Windows. The most important thing to say is that uTorrent is cheating on his users. Please log in again.