Chapter 3.1.4: Transmission
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Description
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Transmission is a BitTorrent client which features a variety of user interfaces on top of a cross-platform back-end.

It is a fully open-source, non-freemium client doesn't bundle toolbars, pop-up ads, flash ads, twitter tools or track users.

Currently, Transmission has the following features:
 - Uses fewer resources than other clients
 - Native Mac, GTK+ and Qt GUI clients
 - Daemon ideal for servers, embedded systems, and headless use
 - All these can be remote controlled by Web and Terminal clients
 - Local Peer Discovery
 - Full encryption, DHT, µTP, PEX and Magnet Link support


Usage/Screenshots
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.. image:: transmission-screenshot.png
   :width: 80%

Version
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Lubuntu currently ships with Transmission v2.93.

How to launch
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Go to the Applications Menu > Internet > Transmission
