looking for windows (w2k) backup solution

[Glenn Hennessee]

Joseph Mack NA3T wrote:
> I've been assigned a w2k project :-(
> 
> I need to backup my machine (with all its settings) and my project files 
> in a way that I can restore and boot if (when) the disk dies. It doesn't 
> have to be sophisticated - a tar equivelant would be fine and it only 
> needs to run occassionally.
> 
> eg Can I mount the disk (ro) under linux, tar it and expect the copy to 
> run later? Is there anything free ($)?
> 
> google seems to show only commercial programs
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Joe
> 
Take a look at g4u, http://www.feyrer.de/g4u/ . I have used it and it 
works well. Take a careful look at section 5.10, reducing the image size.
glenn