Share is a file sharing and transfer tool that allows users to quickly transfer files between devices over local networks. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Share on Elementary OS Latest using the command line.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
To install Share, follow the steps below:
Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Type the following command to install Git:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git
Next, clone the Share repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/MrDemonWolf/share.git
After that, navigate to the Share directory using the following command:
cd share
Run the setup.py script to download and install Share dependencies:
sudo python3 setup.py install
Finally, start Share by running the following command:
share
Once Share is installed and running, you can share files between devices by following these steps:
Run Share on the device that will share the files.
On the receiving device, connect to the Share network by opening a web browser and entering the IP address displayed by Share.
To send files, drag and drop them onto the Share web interface.
To receive files, click the Download button next to the desired file on the Share web interface.
You have successfully installed Share on your Elementary OS Latest device. You can now use the tool to quickly and easily transfer files between devices over your local network.
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