Questions tagged [p2p]

P2P (Peer to peer) refers to various technologies (such as bitorrent) that employ a peer to peer network to exchange data.

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Error while trying to connect to my samsung tv with org.gnome.NetworkDisplays on ubuntu 20.04

Following this this answer I tried to mirror my screen to my samsung TV, but it failed with an error. Flow: I installed the software using the guide I ran the sotware Saw my TV on the GUI First time ...
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How to block torrents (GUFW) and secure the block

The question is related to the aggressive-materials free machine. Currently, I am secured by pluckeye software but struggling with access to torrents. I would like to block all torrent traffic, secure ...
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P2P on rtl8812au not working

How to use P2P operations using rtl8812au driver? I have tried almost every driver which are available out there in github and also in the linux home; none of them are actually working correctly. ...
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What to do after P2P-INVITATION-RECEIVED in wpa_supplicant?

I am trying to implement Wifi-display in linux. My wpa_supplicant config contains config_methods=display pbc . Some android devices is sending P2P-INVITATION-RECEIVED with unkown-Network and go-dev-...
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Issues using acestream engine with Ubuntu 18.04 (not with snap)

I was trying to play acestream content on Ubuntu 18.04, however acestream has provided us with the engine upto Ubuntu 16 only. Here is the download link I then unpacked the tarball and installed the ...
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How to transfer files from remote ubuntu server to remote ubuntu server?

I have tried TeamViewer, AnyDesk, NitroShare and by torrents to transfer my files to a new server. TeamViewer did not connect, NitroShare is for local computers and by torrents does not work because ...
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What is a good replacement for utorrent app? [duplicate]

What are good p2p clients apps for Linux? I use utorrent on Windows 10 and I really like it, but I never tried any p2p clients on linux. Can you please recommend me a good one? Thank You!
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Creating Persistent p2p Groups in Ubuntu

I would like to form persistent group so that after a disconnection, when previously disconnected device sends connection invitation GO doesn't need to accept the invitation. Here's an example, which ...
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Multihop ping6 in Ubuntu

I would like to ping a node through a multi hop route using ping6. Let's say I have interfaces A, B, and C and they are connected to each other via p2p connection. The connection orientation is like ...
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Sending packets between interfaces using ping

I would like to send packets from one interface to another one by using ping. I created two interfaces in Ubuntu, let's say interface-A and interface-B. Interface-A and interface-B are p2p connected ...
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BitTorrent for Ubuntu 16.04

I am on Ubuntu 16.04, and was wondering if there is a way to use a P2P file sharing program like Bit Torrent? I have tried Transmission with no luck, and then installed qBittorrent again with no ...
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Wi-Fi Direct and simulateous broadban connection?

Does any have any tips/experience/links that would show the configuration to enable a Wi-Fi Direct connection and normal Wi-Fi (broadband to a Access Point) at the same time? From the Wi-fi.org ...
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Wifi P2P wpa_supplicant - failed to create p2p device interface

I'm trying to configure wifi p2p connection with ubuntu, but I have some issues. In particular I followed this guide and this one Almost everything seems ok, but when I lunch the command: sudo ./...
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how to block torrent traffic on ubuntu server?

I want to block all P2P (including bittorrent) traffic going through my Ubuntu Server. I have tried : Blocking certain strings, but it's not effective or user friendly Blocking IPs that resolve to ...
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Simple voice chat over command line?

I will be using this for development. What I want is: No large proprietary blob overhead to accomplish this, like skype No account needed. So no skype account, no email, etc etc. Ability to run ...
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How to use multiple IP block list in Ubuntu peer 2 peer programs?

I would like to use several public IP block list (IP filters) in qBitTorrent or Vuze, on Ubuntu 14. What is the easiest way to do that and to get the lists updated? Note: This is not a discussion ...
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P2P not working on Saucy [closed]

I have installed two versions of Ubuntu at the same machine. On 12.04 LTS I have torrents working with Deluge and on Saucy it doesn't. It simply doesnt download anything. I unninstaled the firewalls ...
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Is Ubuntu One a peer-to-peer application?

What sort of technology does Ubuntu One use for file syncing? I was told by my school that Ubuntu One and http://one.ubuntu.com are blocked because it is a "peer-to-peer application", while they still ...
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How to setup Wifi Direct [duplicate]

I am trying to configure Wifi Direct to connect to a 4.1 Android Phone. What are the correct steps to setup and configure wifi Direct to connect to a Phone that supports the same feature.
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How to bring up WiFi Direct stack on ubuntu

I am working on a project where I have to connect a linux laptop with an android tablet using wifi direct.The tablet already has the wifi direct option but the laptop doesnt. Can someone please tell ...
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What's the statue of Wifi Direct in Linux/Ubuntu

Android now supports Wifi-Direct by default. Windows 8 has also this capability. What's the statue of Wi-Di in Ubuntu ? Especially with Ubuntu Touch coming I'd be very useful. I need this technology ...
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Peerblock equivalent for ubuntu

Is there a package available in the package manager that provide features similar that peer block? If yes, which one is the best? (please, one product by answer)
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Is it needed to set Static IP and Port to get best performance from Transmission?

I've recently migrated to Linux from Windows and I work on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. I am trying to preserve my usual habits of Windows so that I can use Linux more regularly. One of those habits is P2P ...
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Security Issues from Torrent Downloading

I am a new Ubuntu user (using it since last 1 month). When I was with windows there were all these Internet Security Suites that protected the PC. With Ubuntu there aren't any. I wanted to know if I ...
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trustworthy p2p solution to accelerate apt-get dist-upgrade

Do you know any good and working solution for making apt-get dist-ugprade faster? I remember trying out apt-p2p a while ago but it was not wokring well. thanks!
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Should I be using a firewall in Ubuntu? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Why is the firewall disabled by default? I installed both gufw and Firestarter but I'm hesitant to activate one of them because I don't know too much about firewalls in ...
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How can I connect to GNUnet 0.8.1 on 11.10?

As the SOPA/PIPA storm was brewing, I thought I should give some of the new tools people were talking about a try. After reading around and checking what was available in the repos, I picked GNUnet. I ...
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Cross-platform direct file transfer across the internet

I want to directly transfer a file from a friend's PC running Windows to my Ubuntu box over the internet. What are my options? For security reasons, I don't want to use a third-party server. ...
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