I'm looking for software with which I can easily:

1. duplicate unprotected CD's or DVD's

2. create data file backups.

I was directed to Nero 8. But I found their website confusing. For example
the Nero 8 Ultimate web page describes a program BackItUp, but I'm not clear
whether this is a different program, or just a component of Nero.

In addition, the Nero 8 Ultimate program looks as though its designed for a
variety of tasks far beyond my needs.

I'm not worried about the price, as much as ending up with a highly complex
and hard to use program.

Please advise

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PT

Of great historical significance to all, "PT" <xyz@xyz.com>
declared on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:24:57 -0700:

> I'm looking for software with which I can easily:
>
> 1. duplicate unprotected CD's or DVD's
>
> 2. create data file backups.
>
> I was directed to Nero 8. But I found their website
> confusing. For example the Nero 8 Ultimate web page
> describes a program BackItUp, but I'm not clear whether this
> is a different program, or just a component of Nero.
>
> In addition, the Nero 8 Ultimate program looks as though its
> designed for a variety of tasks far beyond my needs.
>
> I'm not worried about the price, as much as ending up with a
> highly complex and hard to use program.
>
> Please advise
>
> --
>
> PT
>

You might check out CDBurnerXP
<http://www.cdburnerxp.se/>

I've seen it recommended in these groups before.

Also, even though the name is CDBurner if you check the Features page, it says it does DVDs as well. Plus it free.

hth
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On Jul 27, 4:24 am, "PT" <x...@xyz.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for software with which I can easily:
>
> 1. duplicate unprotected CD's or DVD's
>
> 2. create data file backups.
>
> I was directed to Nero 8. But I found their website confusing. For example
> the Nero 8 Ultimate web page describes a program BackItUp, but I'm not clear
> whether this is a different program, or just a component of Nero.
>
> In addition, the Nero 8 Ultimate program looks as though its designed for a
> variety of tasks far beyond my needs.
>
> I'm not worried about the price, as much as ending up with a highly complex
> and hard to use program.
>
> Please advise
>
> --
>
> PT

Alcohol120% has the options to over-ride protection devices. ClonyXXL
(freebee) will detect which, if any, device is present on the cd/dvd
and a setting on Alcohol120% will avoid it.

On Jul 27, 3:24*pm, "PT" <x...@xyz.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for software with which I can easily:
>
> 1. *duplicate unprotected CD's or DVD's
>
> 2. *create data file backups.
>
> I was directed to Nero 8. *But I found their website confusing. *For example
> the Nero 8 Ultimate web page describes a program BackItUp, but I'm not clear
> whether this is a different program, or just a component of Nero.
>
> In addition, the Nero 8 Ultimate program looks as though its designed fora
> variety of tasks far beyond my needs.
>
> I'm not worried about the price, as much as ending up with a highly complex
> and hard to use program.
>
> Please advise
>
> --
>
> PT

"Ashampoo Burning Studio" !!
excellent - easy to use.

just head down to your
local computer store
and get the geek to
show what they have
and explain them to
you.


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"PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message news:%23qnmbh57IHA.4820@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> I'm looking for software with which I can easily:
>
> 1. duplicate unprotected CD's or DVD's
>
> 2. create data file backups.
>
> I was directed to Nero 8. But I found their website confusing. For example the Nero 8 Ultimate web page describes a program
> BackItUp, but I'm not clear whether this is a different program, or just a component of Nero.
>
> In addition, the Nero 8 Ultimate program looks as though its designed for a variety of tasks far beyond my needs.
>
> I'm not worried about the price, as much as ending up with a highly complex and hard to use program.
>
> Please advise
>
> --
>
> PT
>

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db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. . wrote:

> just head down to your
> local computer store
> and get the geek to
> show what they have
> and explain them to
> you.
>
>

It is possible that he is handicapped and has to use a stylus to
key in the postings. If that is the case, I guess that we can
forgive the short line length.

Doug W.
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"John John (MVP)" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:eCry7kE8IHA.2332@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> g
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> db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. . wrote:
>
>> just head down to your
>> local computer store
>> and get the geek to
>> show what they have
>> and explain them to
>> you.
>>

He has never admited to that, though. So I'm not so sure.

Doug W. wrote:
> It is possible that he is handicapped and has to use a stylus to
> key in the postings. If that is the case, I guess that we can
> forgive the short line length.
>
> Doug W.
> -
>
> "John John (MVP)" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> news:eCry7kE8IHA.2332@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> g
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>> db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. . wrote:
>>
>>> just head down to your
>>> local computer store
>>> and get the geek to
>>> show what they have
>>> and explain them to
>>> you.

L
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John John (MVP) wrote:
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> db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. . wrote:
>
>> just head down to your
>> local computer store
>> and get the geek to
>> show what they have
>> and explain them to
>> you.

the time you have taken to
provide a sense of
understanding is appreciated.

however, after a number of
years here, i recommend to
reserve your time, compassion
and explanations for those
who are in need of assistance.

for cases such as these
involving mvp's who are not
qualified as professionals, it
is simply better not to
patronize their
unprofessionalism and
unwarranted remarks - no need
to feed them.

you see my friend, MVP is
really a Microsoft Volunteer
Program. MVP is not a
credential. it is simply a
general ledger account where
microsoft can calculate the
cost's they saved from not
paying for customer service.

i too could become a Microsoft
Volunteer and have a phony
credential provided, that is
if i wanted.

but i wouldn't take part in an
organization that allows and
permits the use of fear
mongering, manipulation and
antagonization. you may not
be aware but a few years ago,
bad MVP's group together like
a pack of dogs and verbally
attack people. today it is
much better now a days.

however, i do enjoy helping
people for free, during my
free time and without an ego
to serve.

you might enjoy this newsgroup
experience by simply placing
these mvp's and any others who
are just as antagonizing,
manipulative and egoistical on
your kill file.

in doing so you will not miss
anything of value from these
people and you will really
enjoy the q&a here.

in closing, as i have told
other mvp's, they are welcome
to tell the mvp administrators
to have the newsgroup rules
modified because of my
postings. i have
communicated with the MVP
program directors as well and
we seem to communicate quite
well.

until then i am within the
rules and regulations here,
unfortunately for the these so
called professionals.



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"Doug W." <stand@attention>
wrote in message
news:eStOTOF8IHA.1200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> It is possible that he is
> handicapped and has to use a
> stylus to key in the
> postings. If that is the
> case, I guess that we can
> forgive the short line
> length.
>
> Doug W.
> -
>
> "John John (MVP)"
> <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca>
> wrote in message
> news:eCry7kE8IHA.2332@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> g
>> e
>> e,
>>
>> y
>> o
>> u
>> r
>>
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>> r.
>>
>>
>> db.·.. ><))) ·>` .. .
>> wrote:
>>
>>> just head down to your
>>> local computer store
>>> and get the geek to
>>> show what they have
>>> and explain them to
>>> you.
>>>