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How to install Azureus in Linux?
Guide to install Azureus, Java BitTorrent Client, in Linux.
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Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language and comes bundled with many invaluable features for both beginners and advanced users.
Most popular BitTorrent client; High-resolution content platform; Browse, share, search, discover content; Rich streamlined interface; Includes classic 2.5 series user interface.

2. Extract latest linux package (choice of GTK or Motif) from here
* To extract the program files from the package, type
- tar xvjf Azureus_x.x.x.x_linux...tar.bz2
where Azureus_x.x.x.x_linux...tar.bz2 is the name of the downloaded package.
3. Change to the azureus directory and run ./azureus to start
- cd azureus
- ./azureus
If you get an error message, or want to configure the java exec path, just open the azureus script file with your favorite text editor and edit the given configuration options.
If Azureus does not show up after a minute, you can try starting it manually:
* GTK:
- java -cp swt.jar:swt-pi.jar:Azureus2.jar -Djava.library.path=./ org.gudy.azureus2.ui.swt.Main
* Motif:
- java -cp swt.jar:Azureus2.jar -Djava.library.path=./ org.gudy.azureus2.ui.swt.Main
Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language and comes bundled with many invaluable features for both beginners and advanced users.
Most popular BitTorrent client; High-resolution content platform; Browse, share, search, discover content; Rich streamlined interface; Includes classic 2.5 series user interface.

How to install Azureus in Linux?
1. Install JRE from here.2. Extract latest linux package (choice of GTK or Motif) from here
* To extract the program files from the package, type
- tar xvjf Azureus_x.x.x.x_linux...tar.bz2
where Azureus_x.x.x.x_linux...tar.bz2 is the name of the downloaded package.
3. Change to the azureus directory and run ./azureus to start
- cd azureus
- ./azureus
If you get an error message, or want to configure the java exec path, just open the azureus script file with your favorite text editor and edit the given configuration options.
If Azureus does not show up after a minute, you can try starting it manually:
* GTK:
- java -cp swt.jar:swt-pi.jar:Azureus2.jar -Djava.library.path=./ org.gudy.azureus2.ui.swt.Main
* Motif:
- java -cp swt.jar:Azureus2.jar -Djava.library.path=./ org.gudy.azureus2.ui.swt.Main
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