Re: I need a new desktop computer -- Recommendations?

[Kari Eveli lexitec@xxxxxxxx]

18.4.2014 23:09, Bill Troop wrote:
> Whilst on this subject, do you happen to know if it is possible run,
> well, Mac OS 8 to OS 9 in a virtual machine?


Check http://sheepshaver.cebix.net/.

Regarding backups, it is all about recovery. First ensure that you have
a way to boot the system without its normal hard disk. Testing this may
be dangerous, so what you can do to avoid all mishaps is to detach your
hard disk from the system and try to boot it in a recovery mode by
changing BIOS settings etc. A blank hard disk and an external data
source is needed if you want to be sure that it really works.


For decades, my strategy has been to buy a pair of similar hard disks,
one for easy online backups, and the other for running the system. Back
in the DOS days, I used to XCOPY everything from disk 1 to disk 2, but
with the advent of Win 95 this became unpracticable. A backup solution
that makes you THINK how it is done is no good. When you need the
backup, you are unable to think clearly. The solution should very simple
to recover.


Redo Backup and Recovery was the free program I used when experimenting
with my new computer, as I did not have my usual Acronis scheduled
backup setup. The basic idea is extremely simple, and it works. I
restored the system many times before it was ready for prime time.
http://redobackup.org/


Acronis is very helpful, if I want to restore yesterday's virtual
machine contents, it is available in the context menu. Mainstream
programs like Acronis and Paragon are very capable, but you must
validate, check and test your backups for errors in setup. Once they are
properly set up, they work reliably.


Best regards,

Kari Eveli
LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland)
lexitec@xxxxxxxx

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