You can have both (or many, many,) installed. I sometimes have a distro that automatically comes with a torrent downloading software like Ktorrent for example but have only use Vuze for many years. It also auto updates (helps with security) and if you whant more privacy it's a breeze to encrypt the stream. The options\preferences for it offer three choices: "Beginner," "Intermediate" or "Advanced." Can mosesclick the thumbnail to see mine. ;-)

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To: jamison20000e:

Thanx for your timely reply. Ok, I was looking at ktorrent just before I came here. Funny, when you open the UbuntuSoftwareCenter, you find Qtorrent/Ktorrent and Vuze all have a "better" rating than TransmissionBitTorrent. Here's the problem I'm having w/TBT. Now, all of the sudden, no torrents will open...they just stay in the "idle" mode. Next, I've been told I need to port forward, yet when I ask about "how to" and have posted a 'command" SUPPOSEDLY to accomplish port-forwarding, I've gotten no response. I've been to MANY, MANY forums seeking the definitive answer to this dilema, and must confess, they have been either far too long and/or very confusing/contradictory. So, Ktorrent has beginner's/intermediate plaforms to run in? Yet, you run Vuze and are (it seems) quite attached to and satisfied with it. Could you explain why? Would you suggest it for me? I'll tell you, I'm somewhat of a newbie to bitorrents and,really, could use all the help I can get.
Take Care:
Rick

Linux is freedom and freedom is work. I'm no guru so I tend to get frustrated if a problem takes too long and I still can't fix it I personally move onto another solution e.g: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari...orrent_clients
With Linuces you can't try them all at once to find your favorite but separately (for the most part:) run it live, install them for awhile, virtual machines,,,; but, with bittorent software you can have ten+ installed and try them all to decide.

Afternoon jamison20000e:

Thanx for the attachment. Seems, just by looking at the thumbnail, it's (Vuze) fairly simple/straightforward. I'm going to ask if you've had to configure "open" ports?. I believe that's what's causing my problem. I would prefer addressing this problem w/TBT before I would move on to another client. Reason being, why 'take the problem with me"! Thank You for the info and the prompt response!
Later:
Rick

ANYONE

Can you provide help or information with "port forwarding? The reading I've done is either far too lengthy or is downright confusing. I'm sure there are a few SIMPLE commands that can execute to achieve my goal. In other words; it can't be as complicated as some of the tutorials/help forums have indicated. [HP2000-210us Ubuntu12.04 Transmission (TBT]
THANX:
Rick

Hi. For the most part my networking skills end at connecting ( and googling for help) and I can almost remember having issues with magnetic links some long time ago with other apps, perhaps how I found Vuze it's always just worked out of the box although in the early days I did have to install java one time to get it started.

hey jamison:

OK, fair enough. See, I ask questions, people answer, and I learn a bit more. Before I switch to another client, I'd really like to get the problem remedied as I feel it could only help me later on down the line. Yes, seems it may be in my best interest to get another client. With what you've told me, it may solve the problem. Let me ask: do you use magnets? Reason I ask is TPB (piratebay) is moving to magnets almost exclusively. I'm sure others will soon follow suit as it's in their best interests. So, may as well TRY to get my problem 'fixed" before moving on, thereby learning and hopefully avoiding the same problem in the future. Appreciate all your help!!
Take care:
Rick

http://lifehacker.com/5875899/what-a...nload-torrents
http://www.vuze.com/about-torrents/magnet-links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme

I'd guess that 95% of my downloads are magnetic, I also set Vuze to only use Tor, https://www.torproject.org/ (not that I'd download *buntu but if I did it would be anonymous for the most part.)

Port forwarding looks heavy to me too, (but I've gotten good at searching) these may help:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Awww.tran...ort+forwarding
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_forwarding
as far as lengthens goes it's now where as bad as a doctorate in computer science whould be.

I know youre just trying to help, but really, is even posting a link to the manual d/l for vuse a good idea with this thread?

Vuse is in the ubuntu repos, a manual d/l is just making things harder. IMO even going into torrent client vs torrent client isnt a great idea in this situation, while you might perfer vuse transmission should work about as well....

Opinions on encryption with torrenting varies. IMO dont bother....but IMO dont bother with 'pirate'/copyright infringing torrents. 'Piracy' is the major reason why people encrypt torrents, but its not going to do much if anything to avoid legal issues. In most cases, yuo can get your copyrighted material somewhere else with less risk.

I sometimes wonder why I bother, as I've said all this before.....

There might be 'simple commands' to port forward, there might not be. Post #35.

List your modem/router, and myself or someone else will link you to the correct page on portfoward.com. Post #30.

Its actually really easy if you find the right site. Even if you dont find the right website, its still not that hard to figure out if you can get into your modem/router, you are familiar with routers/modems and spend a few minutes looking around.

jamison & casecade:

Thanks for replying. jamison: Cannot 'open/read" what it in "orange attachment". Will check the links you cited.
cascade: care to elaborate on the ones I HAVE posted? Gentlemen: PLEASE, I've been at this far too long and I really do not believe the process is so involved. I'll just keep reading 'tutorials" until I get comfortable with the content. All I wanted was direct answer(s) to "how/why to port forward. THANK YOU both for your contributions, but I'm no further along than when I started this post. Have a Good Weekend:
Rick

I did not think to mention trying the package-manager (PM) version, thank you. Probably because it doesn't work or as well for me, most of the time, and many times it lags on version numbers where as Vuze does update itself on starting it (it may from the PM versions now a days too haven't tried for a while) but how is learning to extract a folder and double clicking Vuze hard and then maybe even how to move its folder to /opt and use it there or then maybe even soft linking it to /usr/bin, IMHO and experience it's all easier than many networking issues?

Add: or you could pay to be shepherded... I kinda like the computer science idea more tho.

jamison:

Cannot open/read whatever is in 'orange" READ. I said this earlier but you must've overlooked it. OK, I'll check out Vuze and Qtorrent/Ktorrent.
Later:
Rick

I have, just you dont read what I'm posting.

One last time- there is no single method for how to port forward.

As for why port foward, that varies, but its most often to avoid router/modem firewalls.

Minor differences in version number wont matter much for most users.

'Better for me', OK, but surely its better to not confuse the issue with 'get this torrent client' when the OP seems to get sidetracked so fast?

Depends. Personally, I find port fowarding rather simple and fast, for me its a lot easier than doing a manual install of software linux distros.

Morning cascade9:

Went back over some of the replies. and I beg to differ, I cannot see where you've specifically addressed a comment on the 'commands" I posted for inquiry.(?) Been going over the "links" posted for me to read. Some very helpful. Wonder why I haven't come across some of them in my searches? Guess it would pay to use different search engines.(?) I agree there can be different ways to "skin-a-cat", still, I stand by my statement of "keep it simple". Thus what I'm finding is, some are making it far more complicated than it actually is. You've said as much yourself. I am still in the 'middle" of the debate as whether or not to 'port forward". That debate, I'm finding, is shaping up to be, more or less, of personal opinion. OK! I asked and I received. OK! In post #53, you stated "Its actually really easy if you find the right site. Even if you dont find the right website, its still not that hard to figure out if you can get into your modem/router, you are familiar with routers/modems and spend a few minutes looking around." This is exactly what I've been trying to accomplish. THANK YOU! Now, I'm seeking that site. Getting more of a understanding as I read the content of all these sites/posts. So, I'll ask, WHAT SITE (in your opinion) would YOU use? BTW, I'll soon be moving to either LinuxMint 16 or Pinguy 13.10. Geeezus, I hope these problems don't follow!!!!!!!! THANK YOU.
Rick

@69Rixter

You do need to look at the modem/router in use at YOUR site.. Please look at your routers manufacture information for forwarding. Several members have suggested looking at your modem/router in use. No where in this thread have I seen your modem/router linked.

I did read the entire thread and members have been trying to help you without having requested information from you. When referencing anything, please provide a link to that material, video or whatever so we can provide help by diagnosing the referenced material to see if the problem is there.

Tone throughout this thread has been troubling to me. You are reaching out to fellow LQ members for help in diagnosing issues or information to help towards a solution. Please realize that textual replies do not always represent true verbiage of content intended. LQ is a world community therefore content of replies can be translated thus creating issues for member intercommunication.

One more suggestion is to scroll down to look at 'Similar Threads' in this thread for possible solutions or links to help you.

Be patient when requesting information or help. LQ Search is a potential solution finder you should consider.

You mean this? (post #41)

Which is the same command as listed by timl in post #17. Its just a command to open the ports in IPtables the linux kernel firewall.

Yes, I did answer that-

If you're blocked, and its not the OS firewall, its either the local modem/router/firewall, or a remote router/firewall. You cant do anything about remote routers/firewalls, so all your left with is to try changing the settings on your router/modem.

I'd guess you've made it a lot harder for yourself because some people will use linux boxxen as routers/firewalls, and if thats the case often (always? I dont know) need to manually set port forwarding in the linux boxxen acting as a router. But that does not aply in your case....