Testing of v9 Build 3854

I have a feeling that, as far as TI 9.0 is concerned, what we see now is all we are going to get.

As for whether you use Build 3677 or 3854, I guess that's up to each individual user to decide. Personally I'm sticking with 3677 because, for me, non of its remaining flaws are insurmountable. On the other hand, the non-detection of my DVD drives from within the Build 3854 rescue environment renders that build a non starter as far as I'm concerned.

Regards

 

Unfortunately I think you are probably right.
I am deeply disappointed that Acronis did not involve various concerned users in beta testing this release. If they had then the problems with 3854, in particular the new bug, would almost certainly been found prior to release and this "final" build would have restored my faith in Acronis. It seems that all the user pressure has resulted in a half-hearted second rate effort by Acronis which has just confirmed the lack of real concern to produce software of the highest standard.
I have lost confidence in Acronis and will carefully review alternative software when it's time to upgrade.

 

Version 8 here and loving it.

 

Do you think there will be any support for version 9.0 from Acronis ?

I am in contact with acronis support regarding monthes.
As a result ... 2 builds and my porblems are still not fixed.


It is not fun for me.

 

Well if your waiting months you've answered your own question. You may want to find a post from "Acronis Support" and PM them to get their attention. The responses here in the forum seem to lag 2-3 weeks behind actual posts.

 

Unfortunately, I have reached the same conclusion as tachyon42. The Acronis business model and support policies have me completely mystified. They either don't care, have no concept about what caring means, or are incompetent in customer service, or some combination of those factors. In addition, I think that their dependence on an alternative programming language (Linux) needs to be reevaluated. In the beginning, the choice of Linux was looked at as innovative and useful. Useful, in that using a completely different OS other then windows should result in less conflict about open files, etc. However with the introducton of shadow copy in Windows this technique is rendered moot. In order for Linux to work as a programming language for windows it needs specific drivers for each device. This in a nutshell means that everytime a new motherboard comes out with another and different chipset, specific drivers have to be written in Linux to support it. Obviously, based on experience Acronis cannot possibly keep up - they will always be behind the power curve. They need to ditch Linux as soon as possible. Reliance on third party software such as BartPE is unacceptable. BartPE is too complicated for inexperienced computer users (and time consuming even for those with experience) and is just plain unnecessary when it should not be even needed (a one step solution is required). Yes, that means the programmers for Acronis have to be retrained to write directly for Windows. Usually, an internal technical revolution within a company is extremely difficult and the quickest way to achieving this is to merge with a company that already has the skills required. A merger with Terabyte Unlimited would be a match made in heaven because of their complementary technical skills vis a vis Acronis. That is of course wishful thinking. Acronis still needs to program directly for Windows and not through a third party OS that needs its own and separate drivers (apparently generic ones won't work in this case). Another consideration would be to expand their SnapAPI program to insert updated drivers directly into the present programs after the fact (of new chipsets being introduced). It still remains to be seen if Aconis could develop those solutions in time with the market. You either innovate or die. If Acronis gets too far behind the power curve, they will find themselves increasingly irrelevent.

 

I'm guessing it's strictly a licensing issue. MS wants a license purchased for each copy of Windows that ATI would allow a user to make or surely for at least one license. That's got to be more costly than using Linux, which is open source. I can't think of any other reason why Acronis would opt for using Linux on a machine set up for Windows.

Who knows how much MS wants but it was only $10 or $15 per ATI licensed copy, I'd pay it to not have to think again about whetehr the Boot CD will ahve the drivers fro the hardware I use.

 

MOUNT IMAGE inTI 9.0

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Hi,
one issue I have that I can't mount backups which are splitted on multiple DVDs. The answer is : It is not possible to mount a backup when all tib files are not in the same directory. All parts have to be in the same directory then you can mount the backup image in Acronis TI 9. This works as designed.

 

And this has always been the case.

Extracted from the introduction to Chapter 11 of Acronis True Image 9.0 Home User's Guide:

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