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D-Bone
Sep 30th '04, 06:23 PM
I'm looking for a piece of software that will do the following...

Back up to DVD+RW disk. Format the disk before running the backup. Run the backup unattended each weekend.

I have tried Retrospect from Dantz, not stable enough.
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7, wont auto format or schedule.
Nero backup, wont format or schedule.

Any suggestions?

Ghost
Sep 30th '04, 06:56 PM
Step 1: Reformat the HD and install your favorite Linux distribution
Step 2: create a shell script to use dvd+rwtools to format and burn the backup
Step 3: use cron to schedule the job

See. Wasn't that simple. :P

Quick Google search reveals:
http://www.handybackup.net/backup-to-dvd.shtml
http://www.novastor.com/pcbackup/backup/n_backup.html

Malice
Sep 30th '04, 11:53 PM
Hmm, it seems dbone forgot how to use google....shame shame...

D-Bone
Oct 1st '04, 10:04 AM
Yes, I know how to use Google. Shush. I was hoping someone had some personal experience with a product they know works. Any company can write marketing materials that say they do all the things I need, but how would I know if it actually works or not? I don't want to downlaod and install 50 different programs just to try them. Anyway, thanks for the reply Ghosty.

{OOE}Death
Oct 1st '04, 01:30 PM
Step 1: Reformat the HD and install your favorite Linux distribution
Step 2: create a shell script to use dvd+rwtools to format and burn the backup
Step 3: use cron to schedule the job

See. Wasn't that simple. :P

Quick Google search reveals:
http://www.handybackup.net/backup-to-dvd.shtml
http://www.novastor.com/pcbackup/backup/n_backup.html

I would have to agree with ghosty on this one.

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