System back up

[Dave]

I have two questions, but let me start by saying that I am still learning
Linux.

I currently have a dual boot setup with Kubuntu & Window$ on separate
drives. I have nearly 400GB of data on my raid0 array that I'm using with
Linux (mostly music, movies & pictures). I would like to upgrade to Dapper
soon but feel that I need to make a backup before I take the plunge.

My first question is which application would be best to use for backing up
my home system, presently not on a network? Is there a way to create an
image of my array that will restore all my settings as well as my data? If
not, then perhaps a supper compressed file that I can burn to DVD(s) will
suit my needs.

Secondly, I've been having a lot of problems with K3B. Lately I seem to get
nothing but coasters. I would be happy to post any config files to help
trouble shoot it but I'm not sure where they are. Whether I'm burning a DVD
video, an audio CD or a data disc with pictures, it starts just fine but
approximately 3/4 of the way through, it spits out an error message and I
get another coaster. I have attached a screen shot of today's error which
actually made it to 98% complete before giving me the error. I'm getting
very frustrated with it and I'm sure it is probably as simple as changing my
settings but I have tried everything I can think of and nothing seems to
work (DAO, TAO & SAO).

Any Help with either or both of these issues would be greatly appreciated so
thank you in advance to anyone who wants to offer advice.
-- 
Dave Sterken
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