Backup software overview:
End-users will use the software to either automatically or manually backup files to our FTP servers. Backups can be done in sets or single files/folders.
Features needed:
License agreement screen during installation. (agree/disagree etc.)
Account login: username and password for FTP site, server information will be hardcoded and not visible.
Optional file compression
Optional file encryption
Upload/Download real-time status bar
Log file
Quota information (if possible) Storage used/remaining.
Restore to chosen location
Run at Windows Startup (recommended)
Open minimized to system tray
Run missed backups at startup
Show backup status box
Delete online files with confirmation pop-up.
Compatible with XP/Vista
Backup Wizard options: Perhaps step-by-step.
Start time & date
Frequency (daily,monthly,weekly)
Optional file compression
Optional file encryption
Backup types:
Full (All files are backed up)
Incremental(Only modified or added files are backed up, compared to last full backup. If unsure, choose this one.) (Set this as default)
Differential (Only modified or added files are backed up, compared to the last FULL backup.)
Mock screenshot attached. We’ll probably want a better looking GUI
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
Xp and Vista at least