Help... I'm new to the disk cloning and imaging stuff.

I would like to be able to clone or make an image of my hard drive unto bootable CDs/DVDs. If my computer were to crash, I would like to be able to boot up with the CDs/DVDs to do a complete restore. I would like to do it similar to the 4 (recovery) CDs that you normally get with a new computer/laptop (like the acers).

Is there any software and or intructions that I can get to point me in the right direction? I herd of symantec ghost which I'm now reading about... Any pointers and tips or tutorials for this software? Are there any other software that I can use for this?

Thanks guys

You going in the right direction ghost is the best of this. You will use this method most likely.

How to save an image file directly to a CD/DVD R/RW disc

Thanks guys, the links were very helpful. unfortunately I haven't tried that actual cloning/imaging yet. Been out for some time. I did get to do the PEBuilder ISO and included the add ins for making images.

Thanks again