1. The purpose of the program.
 
   The Xceed Backup Library lets developers add on-demand or scheduled backups 
   to their Windows applications. Its full-featured ActiveX control includes 
   backup/catalog/log file management, a multithreaded scheduler and removable 
   media support.

   Using the Xceed Backup Library adds value to your application by protecting 
   it against lost or corrupted data files, end-user mistakes and hard drive 
   crashes. A built-in, intelligent job scheduler lets you easily setup 
   scheduled jobs for even the most complex backup schemes. The library manages 
   the backup files, which can span multiple media, are compressed, labeled, and 
   can be deleted by the retention management system when they get too old. 
   Separate catalog files are managed.by the library, so your application can 
   easily find specific version(s) of files that need to be restored , and 
   then request the required media if necessary.

2. If installation is required, how to install the program.

   All the necessary files should be installed by the setup utility when 
   the XCEEDBKP.EXE program is executed. To complete the installation you must 
   open the Xceed Backup Library Help file to the "Installation instructions" 
   topic and follow all the steps. This will allow you to make the Xceed Backup
   Library ActiveX component available for use in your applications.


3. The status of the program (Public Domain, Freeware, or Shareware).

   Shareware


4. The distribution status of the program. 

   The free trial version allows you to design and test applications that use 
   the Xceed Backup Library. Complete documentation, sample applications and 
   the COM / ActiveX component are included. A registered copy must be purchased
   to distribute any application developed using the trial version.


5. How to contact the author in the event of questions or problems.
   Insure author's e-mail address is included.

   For any technical or sales questions, please contact Xceed Software using the
   options below :

   Order line: (800) 865-2626
   Technical support: support@xceedsoft.com or (450) 442-2626
   Web site: www.xceedsoft.com
   Email: info@xceedsoft.com

   Xceed Software Inc.
   1555 Boul Jean-Paul Vincent
   Suite 180
   Longueuil, Quebec
   Canada J4N 1L6   