FWIW with the exception of laptops I always run RAID 1 (mirror). I've had disks die but never lost data as a result in far too many years of coding.
http://www.bestpricecomputers.co.uk/glossary/raid-1.htm Some laptops support RAID 1 but none of mine... Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Hucksoll" <skip19...@yahoo.com> > > I have used GHOST excellent program but due to my financially embarrassed > situation I now use Macrium Reflect for backup....I have used it to back > up system to partion of drive.....and to CD's....it permits you to make a > boot CD in Linux if your system goes goofy on you...I have only done > backup's never have had to restore.....make sure you d/load the free > one...good luck Ken N5LYJ/5 >