Beta Testers Needed: ezShare v1.1

[Antecea]

We need beta testers for our ezShare v1.1 file sharing client app.

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Version 1.0 released March 31.


ezShare can connect via Wi-Fi to your remote servers using any of the following popular protocols:

* CIFS/SMB: This is the default file sharing protocol in Windows®. Also supported by Mac OSX® and Linux® (SAMBA)
* WebDav: This protocol is used by Apple's iDisk® and many popular iPhone/iPod touch apps.
* FTP: This is a widely used protocol on the internet. It is also supported by MAC OSX.
* NFS: Supported by most Unix variants. Current implementation is Read-Only and has no User Authentication.


v1.0:
* No additional software required on the Desktop/Laptop.
* Simultaneously connect to multiple file servers.
* Discover file servers on the local network.
* View many popular file formats on your iPhone/iPod touch (Ex. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pdf, images)
* Copy 'n Paste files/folders between remote servers.
* Save files and folders to your iPhone/iPod touch for offline access
* Zip file support for local storage and CIFS/SMB server (zip folders, unzip and browse zip files)
* Print files to printers shared via CIFS/SMB (Mac OS X only)
* Share local files with other ezShare users.
* Add a bookmark to your documents
* Search for files in a folder.
* Stream mp3 music files stored on your server
* Download files from the ezShare web browser to your CIFS/SMB server or local storage
* Password protect your offline content
* Wake On LAN support

New in v1.1
* email files as attachments.
* google docs.


Coming soon:
* Content based search (This will be removed in 3.0 if Spotlight works as advertised).
* Picasa download/upload.
* Waiting for export license for sftp, scp.

Please provide the UUID and some information about yourself at feedback@antecea.com

You can visit http://www.antecea.com for more information

 

[Antecea]

Cifs/smb

Some common questions people have asked us. We have tried to answer these and other common questions on our website (check out the FAQs in the support page).


1. What is CIFS/SMB?
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This is the native file sharing protocol used by most Windows operating systems for file and printer sharing.
You just right click on a folder and turn on sharing. ezShare will automatically pick it up and you can browse and view the files on that folder (or share).

In MAC OSX, you can go to System Preferences -> Sharing -> File Sharing and turn on "SMB". You can also choose which folder(s) you want to share.

In Linux, you need to install SAMBA (Open source, Free).


2. Does 'ezShare' stream mp3 files stored on my computer?
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Yes, ezShare will play mp3 files right from your computer. In fact it will browse your current folder and play all the mp3 songs one after the other.

Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions. In fact we can make the product better with your feedback.

 

[03sho]

Hi, will I need 3.0 beta to test this out?

 

[Antecea]

Hi,
You need 2.2 or 2.2.1.

ezShare has not been ported to 3.0 yet.

 

[MrD1sturbed]

Emailed.

 

[LaZyFLiP]

Emailed.

 

[darksx]

i've emailed too. didn't seem to get any reply yet. let's wait.

 

[Antecea]

Thank you all.
We did not expect such an overwhelming response.
Please bear with us while we sort out all the emails.

 

[Antecea]

Follow up

Folks who have received replies from us should get a build this week.

ezShare v1.0 was released this week. We have been busy with some post release work and a couple of bug fixes. Sorry for the delay.