Kenbushi alows you to share files and backup data. It is a very powerful media server system which works over LANs and the Internet.

Kenbushi is a powerful Media Server with full-screen media control (like Apple TV) and integrated support for Quicktime and VLC (so plays avi, divx, H264, flash, etc.), built-in cross-platform file sharing, web server and data backup over LAN/Internet.

Perfect for building your own home media server. Many home users, developers, media consultants and businesses use Kenbushi

Here are some key features of "Kenbushi":

Media Server System
· Full-screen media control window, with powerful search and selection functions
· Plays movies, TV shows and music videos 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, Nintendo DS, etc.)
· The Skipmark(TM) system allow segments of movies (such as credits) to be bypassed
· 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 Viewer
· Wireless 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 pictures to your PDA
· Any number of slideshows can be created and viewed without taking up PDA storage space
· The interval between slideshow photo changes is user selectable
· Slideshow viewing works on any PDA or computer web browser

Cross-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 9.2

Data 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 version

Remote 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 transferred

Miscellaneous
· 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 monitored

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Full-screen media control with simple and powerful media search and play
· Easy browsing of movies and albums by DVD and CD cover artwork
· Automated download of DVD and CD media information from Amazon.com
· Extraction of extensive TV show meta-information from download file names
· A key press during TV show playback captures cover artwork for an episode
· Fully integrated, automated support for Quicktime and the VLC media player
· Playback of virtually all movie and music formats including avi, divx, flash, etc.
· Full-screen media control auto-scales to any TV resolution from 640x480 upwards
· Local control of media playback via wireless (or wired) keyboard or PDA
· On-Screen-Display (OSD) when controlling full-screen media playback
· Fast database-driven searching of local and remote media libraries
· Full remote control of media playback over LAN or Internet
· Easy local and remote playlist creation and management