Kenbushi Lite

Kenbushi is a powerful media center with integrated file sharing, web server and data backup over LAN/Internet.
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  • Freeware
  • Price:
  • FREE
  • Publisher Name:
  • Lava Software Pty. Ltd.
  • Publisher web site:
  • http://www.lavasoftware.com

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Kenbushi Lite Description

Kenbushi is a powerful media center with integrated file sharing, web server and data backup over LAN/Internet. Kenbushi is a powerful media center with integrated file sharing, web server and data backup over LAN/Internet. Versions are available for Windows, MacOS X, MacOS Classic and Linux.Here are some key features of "Kenbushi":Remote Media Playback Control· Plays movies full screen· When playing music, track title, artist and album information is displayed· Supports a very wide range of media formats including MP3, DivX and H264· Wireless remote control using any PDA with Wi-Fi (eg. Pocket PC, etc.)· Skipmarks(TM) system allow segments of movies (such as credits) to be bypassed· Remote media file and folder searching by file or folder name or media type· Can turn any Windows, MacOS or Linux computer into a media center PC· One computer can control media playback on multiple remote computers· Multiple bookmarks can be set for each media item· Playlist shuffle and looping· Playlists can be created instantly· Note: Remote media playback control is not offered on MacOS Classic version· Wireless Slideshow ViewerWireless slideshows can be viewed using any PDA with Wi-Fi (eg. Pocket PC, etc.)· Automatic high-quality scaling of slideshow photos to suit any PDA screen size· Optional automatic rotation of photos to maximize screen viewing area on a PDA· Organize slideshows on your computer - no need to resize and upload PDA pictures· Any number of slideshows can be created and viewed without using PDA memory· The interval between slideshow photo changes is user selectable· Slideshow viewing works on any PDA or computer web browserCross-Platform File Sharing· Perfect for home, school or office networks· File access is protected by highly secure 896-bit encryption· Works over wired and wireless LANs, as well as over the Internet· Swap movies, photos or music with friends and family via the Internet· Transfers between computers can be stopped and resumed at any time· Any files, folders or disks on your computer can be selected for sharing· Clear, centralized control of shared files and folders helps improve security· File transfers can be verified, to ensure files are not corrupted during transfer· Easy Internet setup of dispersed LAN workgroups (eg. students at Universities)· Any folder can be Web-enabled, allowing it to be accessed by any web browser· Users can be set to act as workgroup hubs, for easy LAN workgroup segregation· Virtual Private Network function offers encrypted transfers (Pro Edition only)· Protects data transfers from snoops on wireless networks (Pro Edition only)· Versions for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP, MacOS and Linux (i86)· MacOS Classic version compatible from System 8.6 to 9.2Data Backup· Backup plan wizard sets up a backup plan suitable for most users in one click· Simply drag and drop files and folders to backup onto a backup plan· Ready-made backup plan templates for purchased iTunes music, photos, etc.· An activity list shows all backups and restores, with easy access to log files· Incremental backup over LAN or Internet to one or more destination computers· Up to 256-bit AES encryption of remotely stored backup files, to keep them secure· The 'Clues2Key'(TM) encryption key system allows easy encryption key recovery· Missed automatic backups (due to computer off) are run as soon as computer is on· Supports automatic daily backups of laptops to home servers when users get home· On and offsite storage of backup data provides excellent backup data redundancy· Files with specified file extensions can be excluded or only included in backups· File data integrity is verified during storage and recovery using MD5 digital signatures· Backup plans can have automatic or 'Alert Only' schedules, or be triggered manually· 'Alert Only' mode is perfect for rolling backups of a working folder (eg. a thesis)· Notes eg. "Just completed thesis abstract" can be included with 'Alert Only' backups· The incremental backup system stores new versions of files whilst retaining old ones· Data is restored using a simple file explorer interface (which accepts search criteria)· Data can be restored to its original location or saved to a selectable new location· The Pro Edition offers unlimited data backup (the Standard Edition is limited)· Note: Data backup is not offered on MacOS Classic versionRemote Folder Sync· Folders can be easily synchronized between computers eg. desktop and laptop· Synchronization works over wired and wireless LANs, as well as over the Internet· Folder synchronization over the Internet allows you to perform offsite data backups· Only updated or new files are transferredMiscellaneous· Long file names and file names with Unicode characters are supported· Supports the transfer of huge files, even when using dialup modems· Safely access files stored on your home computer from school or work· Broken file transfers (due to modem dropouts, etc.) can be resumed· Automatically renames files to ensure cross-platform file name compatibility· File permissions are transferred correctly on Unix platforms (MacOS X and Linux)· Sets Macintosh type/creators correctly based on PC file name extensions· List of types/creators and PC file name extensions can be changed by user· Uses standard Internet protocols for all operations (ie. TCP/IP)· Offers large file support (ie. files > 2GB in size) on most computer platforms· A variety of TCP and UDP diagnostic functions can assist with network setup· Easy localization into any Unicode-based language eg. German, Japanese, etc.· A compact global floating window allows unobtrusive monitoring of file transfers· Fully compatible to DHCP and other automatic IP address allocation protocols· All incoming remote user connections can be viewed, and their actions monitoredExtra features in the Pro Edition· Unlimited data backup and restore capabilities· Unlimited media bookmarks and Skipmarks· Unlimited wireless slideshows on your PDA· Encrypts file data to keep it secure during LAN and Internet transfersWhat's New in This Release:· Kenbushi converts any computer into a home media/backup server· All editions (Lite, Std, Pro) can now play full-length full-screen movies without restriction· Remotely control media playback using any PDA with Wi-Fi (Pocket PC, Nintendo DS, etc)· Skipmarks(TM) allow segments of movies (such as credits) to be skipped during playback· With looping enabled, users can repeatedly play only selected segments of a movie· Wireless PDA slideshows with auto-scaling, auto-rotation, and superb image quality· Integrated Web server with super-simple setup for home users· Media bookmarks, to save the play position in movies and music· New mute, playlist shuffle and loop controls for media playback· Instructions for building an inexpensive Ubuntu Linux-based home media/backup server.


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