I think with PM8 the only problem can be the support of newer HDDs, as it has no updated driver for the new models, like latest SATA and SSD drives. Plus the Vista and win7 support, it will not run on the new OS versions.
Hi PapauZ,
For the time being, I'm (and plan to stay with) on XP Pro ... which is doing all I need, and more. And all my drives are PATA, so that's not an issue either, however, not sure whay PM8 wouldn't handle SATA once the controller and the drives are okay-ed by XP. And as long as I keep the partition size(s) withing reason. This is copied from the PM8 manual:
• Large partition support – Enables management of partitions up to 300 GB when the partition is less than 90% full. Larger hard drives may require additional memory.
Except for my external 1TB USB drive (only backup), which is not partioned into smaller drives, I can't see any reason to have a partition larger than the limit anyway. But, that's me. Suppose the way to go is to use PM8 until I change OS and/or PM8 tells me "I am too old to support this action" or something. Just like the plan I have for SW 2003. Then I may look at Acronis, or similar, as I like their True Image software. Thanks. I think that's all I need for now...
Best, CBA
