Quote - The sad thing is that Java is perfect for a utility like this.

Noel, I couldn't agree more, and not just because I used Java ;)

For a utility that most users will run once in a blue moon, Java is a good choice: somewhat slower execution times traded for very rapid cross-platform development time. An amateur like me was able to build a functional clone of another utility in a matter of weeks (would have been "days" if not for failing to establish the good working relationship with the other guy, and Xmas 2003 travels).