Compression or Encryption

[Canoe112]

I just downloaded the trial version of SuperDuper and will buy it if it meets my requirements.

I have a few questions:

1. Does SuperDuper have compression capabilities? If so, how are they activated.

2. Does SuperDuper have encryption capabilities? How is this activated.

3. I wish to back up only selected directories, such as Documents and selected Preferences folders. Does this require a script to be built or is there another way to choose specific Directories?

4. Can the back up files be restored without SuperDuper or is SuperDuper required for the restore process?

5. Please confirm the program will shoot a back up to a USB Flash Drive.

Thanks,

Canoe112