"Anna" wrote in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
> Hi Tim:
> [......]
> I know you to be a long-time user and fan of the Casper
> disk cloning program and I wanted to ask you if you've had
> any experience with their latest 4.0 version, particularly as it
> relates to Vista. We've run into some issues using the
> Acronis True Image program (their latest "build") with Vista
> and I was casting about to see if Casper might be a viable
> option for us. I've worked with their trial version these past
> few days and I was quite impressed with the program -
> particularly its incremental disk-cloning capability which is
> a new (to us) and welcome capability for a disk-to-disk
> cloning program.
>
> We would be particularly interested in Casper's Startup Disk
> (not available in the trial version) with respect to its boot
> capability and its overall effectiveness in carrying out the
> disk-cloning operation (in comparison to using the GUI of
> the installed program). The obvious portability aspects are
> most important to us.
>
> Any issues/problems with SATA HDDs or systems with
> a mix of PATA-SATA drives?
>
> We understand the program is designed for both XP & Vista
> however our primary interest at this point is working with the
> program in a Vista environment. (BTW, our initial experience
> with Vista's "Complete PC Backup and Restore" program has
> been quite negative because of its erratic nature. Reliability
> doesn't seem to be one of its strong points).
>
> [.....] Thanks.
> Anna


Sorry, Anna - I'm a complete wuß when it comes to new
operating systems and hardware. I tend to hang onto the
Trailing Edge of technology. Maybe this double-post will raise
someone else who can answer intelligently. (Oddly, TimeWarner's
news server doesn't allow posting to the MS Vista NGs.)
I do know, though, that the Support personnel at Future Systems
Solutions has always been helpful and prompt in answering my
email. Try them at (E-Mail Removed) .

*TimDaniels*

> "Anna" wrote in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
>> Hi Tim:
>> [......]
>> I know you to be a long-time user and fan of the Casper
>> disk cloning program and I wanted to ask you if you've had
>> any experience with their latest 4.0 version, particularly as it
>> relates to Vista. We've run into some issues using the
>> Acronis True Image program (their latest "build") with Vista
>> and I was casting about to see if Casper might be a viable
>> option for us. I've worked with their trial version these past
>> few days and I was quite impressed with the program -
>> particularly its incremental disk-cloning capability which is
>> a new (to us) and welcome capability for a disk-to-disk
>> cloning program.
>>
>> We would be particularly interested in Casper's Startup Disk
>> (not available in the trial version) with respect to its boot
>> capability and its overall effectiveness in carrying out the
>> disk-cloning operation (in comparison to using the GUI of
>> the installed program). The obvious portability aspects are
>> most important to us.
>>
>> Any issues/problems with SATA HDDs or systems with
>> a mix of PATA-SATA drives?
>>
>> We understand the program is designed for both XP & Vista
>> however our primary interest at this point is working with the
>> program in a Vista environment. (BTW, our initial experience
>> with Vista's "Complete PC Backup and Restore" program has
>> been quite negative because of its erratic nature. Reliability
>> doesn't seem to be one of its strong points).
>>
>> [.....] Thanks.
>> Anna


"Timothy Daniels" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:45ef5853$0$1354$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sorry, Anna - I'm a complete wuß when it comes to new
> operating systems and hardware. I tend to hang onto the
> Trailing Edge of technology. Maybe this double-post will raise
> someone else who can answer intelligently. (Oddly, TimeWarner's
> news server doesn't allow posting to the MS Vista NGs.)
> I do know, though, that the Support personnel at Future Systems
> Solutions has always been helpful and prompt in answering my
> email. Try them at (E-Mail Removed) .
>
> *TimDaniels*


Tim:
Thanks for responding.

Frankly, judging from the postings I've seen on the various MS Vista NGs to
date, I've no incentive to raise this issue there - at least for the time
being.

Yes, judging from our limited experience with querying FSS tech support re
their program, you're right about their prompt & forthcoming responses. So
that's a positive thing at the outset.

But I did want to gain some insight from impartial users like yourself whose
judgment I trust.

Anyway, as I've indicated, we've been impressed with at least their trial
version 4.0 and hopefully, along with some of our colleagues we'll most
likely give the commercial version a workout.
Anna

"Anna" wrote about Casper 4.0:
> Anyway, as I've indicated, we've been impressed with
> at least their trial version 4.0 and hopefully, along with
> some of our colleagues we'll most likely give the
> commercial version a workout.
> Anna


Please post your results. Vista is still terra incognito
for most of us.

*TimDaniels*