You didn't define "backup."
For me, it's a method to copy off files from my PC to removable media. With ZERO DOLLARS I can offer that CDRW and DVDRW drives are about as cheap as it gets for the method and software that comes with the drives will create fine, compatible with other computer backups.
If you don't like the bundled software, then here's another CD/DVD recording software for FREE. http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
If you can't boot Windows and need to backup your files, then you want a KNOPPIX CD and on that you can use K3b to make CDs. Read http://tips.oncomputers.info/archives2004/0401/2004-Jan-11.htm
Bob
Hello
Looking for a reasonably priced, easy to use, relaiable
backup software.
thanks
Jack

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