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

[lepetitmartien]

First: welcome

- For back up, go CD, Sips are not reliable enough, and also, music can take a LOT of space.

- As I can't remember which ones are the lombards (that habit to name the computers from the developpement name…) if you have SCSI go SCSI (need maybe an adaptor or it'll be on the dock) if it has firewire, run for it it's great. Some fast models are not expensive, go at least 16X now.

-Burning software, usually you have toast OEM with the burner, it ok, if you need special formats buy the full version.

-If you want to buy a keyboard, I'd recommend the MacAlly, great stuff, reliable. For mouse Kensington or Logitech are great, but you've got a wider choice. (check just if you need USB or ADB stuff)

-For your mail client problem, I'm running outlook but from despair. But you could check out
eudora at eudora.com. It's the main contender.

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