" From what I understand, while FWB Backup Toolkit can back your files up in Mac OS X, when you want to perform a _real_ backup--restorable, like backups have been in the past--you're left standing in the wind. [Update: See the latest comments added to the Feedback on FWB's Backup Toolkit for OS X for a note that an update to their software solves that issue-Mike.] (Perhaps Retrospect for X will be able to do this, whenever the hell it's released.) At any rate, Backup Toolkit is useless, really, for those looking to create backups of OS X that can be restored and used without having to reinstall the OS.

But all is not lost, as Apple has kindly provided us with a solution. Using Disk Copy and Apple Software Restore (or some Terminal scripting), your S volume can be archived for restoration. Check out Mike Bombich's OS X site for info:
http://www.bombich.com/mactips/macosx.html

There's also a detailed PDF (by me) that will guide you through a total system backup and restore:
http://www.mikey-san.net/supercollider/backing_up_mac_os_x.pdf

I'm trying to spread the word about X backups, since many people out there are out in the cold. Spread the word!
Mikey-San"

I need to check this out, as I've not backed up any OS X disks yet.

• Canon: S100, S100SP, S300, S400SP, S500.
  
  
• Epson European: (only for printers purchased in Europe) C40, C60, C70, C80, Stylus Color 980, Photo 1270, Photo 1290, Photo 2000P, Photo 810, Photo 870, Photo 875DC, Photo 890 and Photo 895.
  
  
• Epson Japanese: MC 2000, PC 730C, PM 790PT, PM 830C, PM 890C.
  
  
• Epson US: (only for printers purchased in USA/Canada) C40, C60, C80, Stylus Color 980, Photo 1270, Photo 1280, Photo 2000P, Photo 780, Photo 785EPX, Photo 820, Photo 870, Photo 875DC and Photo 890.
  
  
• HP Deskjet and Photosmart Printers: CP1160, CP1700, Deskjet 1125, Deskjet 1200 series, Deskjet 810, Deskjet 812, Deskjet 816, Deskjet 830, Deskjet 832, Deskjet 840, Deskjet 842, Deskjet 843, Deskjet 845, Deskjet 880, Deskjet 882, Deskjet 895, Deskjet 920, Deskjet 930, Deskjet 932, Deskjet 935, Deskjet 940, Deskjet 948, Deskjet 950, Deskjet 952, Deskjet 955, Deskjet 957, Deskjet 960, Deskjet 970, Deskjet 980, Deskjet 990, Deskjet 995, Photosmart P1000, Photosmart P1100, Photosmart 1215, Photosmart 1218.

I've written a contact at HP to ask if these drivers are really new, but it's the weekend and I may not get a reply until Monday. (Just got an auto-reply that he's on travel to MWSF and will be away until the 14th.)

12/31/2001 Monday's News

• $44.95 Airport Cards:
• Apple Hints at 'Big' Event at MWSF:
• OS X PPP Authentication Credentials Disclosure Vulnerability:
• A Note about G4 CPU Temperature Variations from Chip to Chip:
• More on PB G4 Gigabit Ethernet Low Memory Bandwidth:
• OS X iTunes Support File for LG GCE-8160B IDE CDRW:
• CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive Compatibility Database Updates
• CPU Upgrades Owner Reports Database Updated:
• Reader Game Reviews Database Updated:
• Software Updates and Other Net News Links
• News pages from 1, 2 and 3 years ago:

• Update to Oni Patch for OS X:
• Orange Micro releases USB 2.0 Card Drivers for OS X:
• More Apple Hints of New Products at MWSF:
• Readers Meeting at Macworld SF:
• (OT) Nvidia Stock Best Performing in 2001 - Will MWSF Announcements Boost Apple Stock Prices?
• CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive Compatibility Database Updates
• CPU Upgrades Owner Reports Database Updated:
• Software Updates and Other Net News Links
• News pages from 1, 2 and 3 years ago:

• How to get the 60GB Travelstar notebook HD for under $380 (US Customers)
• First report on HP DVD100i DVD+RW/CDRW Drive in a Mac:
• First report on IBM Travelstar 60GB Notebook Drive in PB G4:
• CarbonLib 1.5 Update Available:
• Photos of Possible New Apple Handheld Device?
• SuperDrive 1.68 Firmware Update:
• CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive Compatibility Database Updates
• CPU Upgrades Owner Reports Database Updated:
• Reader Game Reviews Database Updated:
• Software Updates, Apple TILs and Other Net News Links
• News pages from 1, 2 and 3 years ago:

• 160GB Maxtor Drive Fully Supported by Acard ATA/100 Card Update:
• Predictions of New Mac System Configurations for MWSF:
• Quake3 1.31 beta2 Update for OS X:
• DVD Studio Pro 1.2 Update adds support for Firewire DVD-R+DVD RAM drives, More:
• Appearance Sounds Utility for OS X:
• Reader Notes FSAA Options in OS X Update to Red Faction:
• Status on BlueChip G4 CPU Upgrades for PB G3 Wallstreet and Lombards:
• OS 9 iTunes Support file for LG 8160B (16/10/40) IDE CDRW drive:
• Faster Toshiba Combo DVD/CDRW and Portable CDRW Drives:
• Conflict Catcher 9 Update:
• CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive Compatibility Database Updates
• CPU Upgrades Owner Reports Database Updated:
• Software Updates, Apple TILs and Other Net News Links
• News pages from 1, 2 and 3 years ago: