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Mac \acronym{OS~X}: Transmission, Azureus

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Linux: Transmission, Deluge, Azureus, KTorrent, Flush, Vuze, BitStorm Lite

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There are a number of BitTorrent clients for Ubuntu: \application{Transmission}, Ubuntu's default client, is simple and light-weight, \application{Deluge}, \application{Azureus} and \application{KTorrent} offer many features and can satisfy the most demanding of users.

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This section of the manual will help you to check your connection to the Internet and help you configure it where needed. Ubuntu can connect to the Internet using a wired, wireless, or a dial up connection. Ubuntu 12.04 also supports more advanced connection methods, which will be briefly discussed at the end of this section.

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A \gls{wired connection} is when your computer connects to the Internet using an Ethernet cable. This is usually connected to a wall socket or a networking device \dash like a switch or a \gls{router}.

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\marginnote{In order to connect wirelessly, you must be in a location with a working wireless network. To set up your own wireless network, you will need to purchase and install a wireless router or access point. Some locations may already have a publicly accessible wireless networks available. If you are unsure whether your computer has a wireless card, check with your manufacturer.} A \gls{wireless connection} is when your computer connects to the Internet using a wireless radio network \dash usually known as Wi-Fi. Most routers now come with wireless capability, as do most laptops and netbooks. Because of this, Wi-Fi is the most common connection type for these types of devices. Wireless connectivity makes laptops and netbooks more portable when moving to different rooms of a house and while traveling.

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A \gls{dialup connection} is when your computer uses a \emph{modem} to connect to the Internet through a telephone line.

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In order to connect to the Internet with a wired connection, you need to know whether your network supports \gls{DHCP} \emph{(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)}. \acronym{DHCP} is a way for your computer to automatically be configured to access your network and/or Internet connection. \acronym{DHCP} is usually automatically configured on your router. This is usually the quickest and easiest way of establishing a connection to the Internet. If you are unsure whether your router is setup to use \acronym{DHCP}, you may wish to contact your \gls{ISP}'s \emph{(Internet Service Provider)} customer service line to check. If your router isn't configured to use \acronym{DHCP} then they will also be able to tell you what configuration settings you need in order to get online.

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Automatic connections with DHCP

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\marginscreenshot{03-connection-information.png}{ss:connection-information}{This window displays your \acronym{IP} address and other connection information.} If your network supports \acronym{DHCP} then you may already be set up for online access. To check this, click on the NetworkManager icon. There should be a ``Wired Network'' heading in the menu. If ``Wired connection 1'' appears directly underneath, then your machine is currently connected and probably setup for \acronym{DHCP}. If ``Disconnected'' appears in gray underneath the wired network section, look below to see if an option labeled ``Wired connection 1'' appears in the list. If so, click on it to attempt to establish a wired connection.