The latest version of CloneZilla(CZ) is to complicated for this Linux newbie so I tried a later version...but, I havent faired much better with it as well...

My hard drive setup:
sda = 200GB HD
sdb = 80GB HD = swap, root and home
sdc = 250GB HD

I'm wanting to clone/image the following partitions:
Can I include all 3 of these as one file? As with Norton Ghost?
/dev/sdb1 = swap
/dev/sdb2 = root
/dev/sbd3 = home

and send those 3 part. to /dev/sdc1 = 250GB HD (formatted ext3)

...When I run CZ the only options I'm given to save to are as follows:
hda2 = ext3
hda3 = ext3
hdb1 = ext3
hde1 = ntfs
hde5 = ext3

...I've tried to use gparted and OpenSuSE 11.0 partitioner along with the /etc/fstab file to figure out the equal parition but to no avail/luck.

What available options = /dev/sdc1?
Is hde5 the same as /dev/sdc1?
I've used Norton Ghost when I had a dual-boot system but am looking for a linux equal since I've dropped XP...how do I figure this out?...Thanks for your patience and replies.

This may help you.

You might download and burn a Parted Magic live-cd. It has the easy to use GParted with its GUI, but also the ability to open a ROK terminal emulator. There one may also use the commands cfdisk or fdisk to partition, and with the command fdisk -l to see the partitions listed in cylinders. A listing in cylinders will ensure that your partitions are what and where you want and expect them.

I am using openSUSE 11.0 and its partitioner shows my partitions in detail. When using openSUSE try opening the expert, or manual options, whatever the names are at the moment, and click on show details. This should give you a listing including mount points and information on your partitions in cylinders.

Good luck with the project.

tips and yes I will check out the Parted Magic live-cd.

I updated my version of CloneZilla and it worked perfectly...or so I think...my last question is how do you know that the backup image is going to work when/if needed?

Should I try another program to double my chances of success? I backup my /home directory in addition to the image backup but what can I do to insure that the image is readable and not corrupt?

You have your answer

Do as is recommended in your other thread.

Otherwise, Clonezilla or other implementations based on the command dd are not recommended for conventional back up, if that was your intent. Here is a little guide for a back up solution.

http://simplelinuxbkup.sourceforge.net/

Good Luck