While I probably should have done it long ago, I've decided it's finally come
time to backup a rather large LP/CD database that I've had on Paradox 7.0 for
many years. The database has about 7 different variables and they are
constantly being updated. There are about 1800 separate items (LPs/CDs) on the
database. My computer platform is a Windows-XP (Home Edition) based Dell
Dimension 8200 with enough hard drive storage so that space is not currently a
problem.

Can somebody recommend an easy-to-use backup software package that can provide
easy backup on to CDs or DVDs (I have burners for both in my computer, although
I presume CDs would be more cost-effective?). While I may eventually get an
external hard drive to which data could be transferred, I prefer to start at a
more basic level.

Ideally, I'd like a backup program that comes with manuals such as the type one
might get at CompUSA or similar store. The program should provide for easy
automatic daily or weekly backups in which newly modified/added data is saved.
Also, I understand some of these programs can provide "ghost images" of entire
hard drives? (I've done a little research on the Internet, but forget the
names of the programs that do this).

At any rate, my initial backup requirements involve the Paradox 7.0 database
and also, a large number of Wordperfect 6.0 files, and a smaller number of Word
2000 files.

All recommendations welcome, and let's forego the flames for a change.



Bruce J. Richman