A Backup Program  A File Sync Tool An FTP Client XKat is a simple to use, affordable backup program. XKat is a file synchronization tool. And XKat is an FTP client. Using XKat, you can compress, copy, backup, and synchronize files. XKat's +Internet edition expands the range, adding the ability to copy and synchronize files with an Internet computer in a click or on a schedule. To get a sense of how the program works, please take a peek at some screen shots.  You may also, if you like, download the program and try it out for free.  Features...  A Simple Backup Program with Logging and File Compression Storing files in a remote location increases your fault tolerance, guarding against local disasters such as a fire or a flood or a curious canine. You can use XKat for file backups in any operation, large or small, allowing for quicker recovery of critical folders and files and adding another level of data insurance to your organization. XKat can log your backup and synchronization operations, providing file level details to verify that files are, in fact, being copied. XKat dynamically zips and unzips files (dynamically unzips in the +Internet edition only).  Copy or Synchronize Files Copy, backup, or synchronize files between any two folders on your Windows computer. Copy, backup, or synchronize files between any two computers on your Windows network, including your desktop and a laptop computer. Copy, backup, or synchronize folders and files between a Windows PC and an Internet computer. Copy, backup, or synchronize folders and files between a Windows PC and a portable storage device, such as a thumb drive .  Automate Save your file backup and synchronization tasks so that they can be run quickly in one fell swoop -- no more tedious, repetitive browsing in Windows Explorer. Group together file copying tasks into a single job and run them all in one click. Compress, upload, and synchronize files between your work or home computer and an Internet computer (+Internet edition only). Download and seamlessly unzip files from your remote ISP site to your work and home computers (+Internet edition only).  Scheduling and "Quick Runs" Run your file backup and synchronization jobs and tasks on a set schedule, unattended, using either XKat's built in scheduler (available only with Windows NT, 2000, and XP) or Windows Task Scheduler. Create desktop shortcuts that automatically launch and run a specific job or task to copy or synchronize files. Create batch files to run a specific job or task. A Streamlined FTP Client: Easy Internet Folder and File Management  (+Internet edition only) Browse your remote Internet folders and files using XKat's FTP client. Upload and download Internet files using drag and drop. Delete and rename folders and files. Use multiple Internet accounts, saving account information for quick connections. Developers: If a client PC has a licensed copy of XKat, you can integrate XKat's features into your own application Call an XKat job or task from within your application to backup or synchronize files. Call XKat from inside your application to zip and archive files over a LAN or across the Internet. Note Copying files to and from the Internet is only supported in the +Internet edition of XKat. Sounds good but should I use XKat?