Ktorrent from Shell - in Ubuntu Server with Xubuntu

[gottijr]

-newbie in linux-

I mannaged to install ktorrent from Xubuntu on my ubuntu server

The question is how can i start it in shell mode without the x running? Is that possible? thank you

would like advice against ktorrent vs transmission?

thank you

[marshmallow1304]

You could try rtorrent (apt://rtorrent), which is CLI-based. Here's a good guide (http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/howto-use-rtorrent-like-a-pro/).

[gottijr]

You could try rtorrent (apt://rtorrent), which is CLI-based. Here's a good guide (http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/howto-use-rtorrent-like-a-pro/).

how do i install rtorrent in xubunut? on ubuntu server?

thanks

[marshmallow1304]

sudo apt-get install rtorrent

You'll need to enable the universe repository if it isn't already enabled.