Info request re: CD Burners, Backup/CD Burn query Options

[alanb]

> Hi everyone ...
>
> Ive just had G3 arrive into my life and Ive a few simple queries ....
>
> Im a new MAc user whos only used Windows before so apologies if these
> queries are a bit juvenile!!
>
> What methods do ppl use for backup ...zip or CD burn?
>
> I need a CD burner ...my pbook is a Lombard 400mhz 6 gig with O/S
> 9.02 loaded ...I was wondering which ones ppl use that run well with
> the Pbook and do ppl recommend using the accompanying burn software
> or obtaining better software
>
> When I bought the computer the seller threw in a bookendz docking
> station by Newertech .... anyone have experience with these and can
> recommend mouse/keyboards to use ... I'd rather avoid the expence of
> going to MAc shop here in Australia ... not cheap!!!
>
> And finaly I have Explorer and Netscape loaded ... both accompanying
> email clients I dont like much ... Im a long term Pegasus user and am
> grieving major its not supported for Mac ... any recommendations for
> (free!!) email clients that are neat and intuitive
>
> thatnks for your time ... hopefully over the next few months as I get
> to know my new companion I can share some useful info