Backup Image for my needs

["Norman Bird" <steelpulsefan@gmail.com>]

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations that are simply that will allow me to back up the image of my Debian Etch box. I will store on windows box connected via samba. i just want to be able to create the image, store on external HD on windows box, or on external HD I can attach to Debian server is even better. I have a 300 GB external HD available for it. 

I have been looking into it but like G4l is confusing in it's application. the CD?DVD can only backup to the limit of the DVD....stuff like that is wierd. then there is clonezilla which had it's problems too. 

If someone can suggest a way/method or product they know will work with no problems for what I mentioned that my need is?  If you mention a product, can you point to the exact way to use it, be it a site or tutorial?

Thanks

Norman