From a simple terminal to NetShare. Your files, your memories, your control

Hi everyone,

When I first started working on NetShare, it was nothing more than a simple terminal running on my computer. There was no graphical interface, no media player, and definitely nothing close to what the application has become today.

I wish I had kept a screenshot of that first version. Unfortunately, the computer I originally developed it on died, and I lost those early screenshots. Back then, I had no idea how far I would take this project.

I just wanted a way to access my files from another device without having to upload them somewhere or create an account every time I needed something. But as I kept working on it, I started thinking about something else.

We don't just share files. We share memories.

It can be a movie you want to share with a friend, music that reminds you of someone, pictures from a moment you spent together, or simply documents you need on another device.

And sometimes, the people you want to share those things with aren't even in the same country as you.

I wanted NetShare to make that possible, whether you're sitting next to someone on the same network or connecting with someone on the other side of the world.

Without having to create an account, subscribe to another service, or upload your personal files to some unknown storage server without knowing where they'll end up.

That's why I decided to build NetShare around something simple: your computer is your server.

You choose what you want to share, who can access it, and how they connect. On your local network, your files are transferred directly through the server you run. For remote access, you can configure supported secure connections while keeping your computer as the place where your files are hosted.

Over time, that little terminal evolved into NetShare Player & Server, with a complete desktop interface, a mobile player, automatic device discovery, QR code connections, media streaming, file management, remote access options, and security features to help protect what you're sharing.

I wanted to make something that was technically capable without being complicated to use.

Because at the end of the day, nobody should have to understand networking or servers just to share a song with a friend or access their own pictures.

I'm still working on NetShare, and there is much more I want to add, especially with the upcoming iOS, iPadOS, and web versions.

But looking at what started as a few commands in a terminal and what it has become today, I'm happy I kept working on that initial idea.

For me, NetShare isn't just about transferring files from one device to another. It's about giving people a simple way to access, enjoy, and share the things that matter to them, without giving up control over their data.

And I'm curious, if you could easily share your personal media library with someone, whether locally or across the world, what would you use it for?

Would it be movies, music, family pictures, or something completely different?