This program doesn't seem very trustworthy...

[dib]

I picked it out because I'm just trying to find alternatives to streaming my video files to our devices at home. And right off I catch it attempting outbound connections to internet sites.

This needs a big fucking 'offline only' button. I'm running it this moment with internet connectivity blocked by my firewall and it works fine without phoning home or whatever the hell it was trying to do. I consider this highly suspect that it tries to connect online but doesn't require it in order to function.

[CardcaptorRLH85]

I picked it out because I'm just trying to find alternatives to streaming my video files to our devices at home. And right off I catch it attempting outbound connections to internet sites.

This needs a big fucking 'offline only' button. I'm running it this moment with internet connectivity blocked by my firewall and it works fine without phoning home or whatever the hell it was trying to do. I consider this highly suspect that it tries to connect online but doesn't require it in order to function.

I know that the base program connects to the internet for update checking and certain plugins also require internet access for proper operation. However, there is an offline only option. On the General Configuration tab at the bottom in the Advanced HTTP and system settings section, there's an option labeled 'Enable external network'. Uncheck that and it shouldn't be able to access the internet anymore.

Also, as a rather large number of modern programs perform automatic update checks, I don't consider a program attempting to connect to the internet to be a sign of an untrustworthy program without a bit more evidence concerning what data is being transmitted.

[DeFlanko]

The Source code resides in GitHub -- you're more than welcome to analyze the code there if you suspect something.

I can personally assure you there is no "conspiracy malware" in the code.

please keep in mind too, one day soon (you can check out the "Web" Branch in Github) that we will be offering a web interface piece.

[dib]

I have neither the time or inclination. If it seems suspect I'll find something else. There's no reason for it to be connecting to anything outside my home network unless I say so.

It doesn't matter anyway because the program barely works. 90% of the files all gave a message saying it could not be parsed and will be hidden. Maybe it just doesn't support long file names or who knows what, but out of hundreds of files it only worked with a few directories.

[Optimus_prime]

If you don't trust us then don't use it. I have no reason to doubt it. I've used this for years, if you don't want it checking outside your network then block it, as you did. Maybe something maybe put it for future versions but it maybe well down the implementation list.