HT201250 How do I back up a MAC G4 on an external hard drive?

How do I back up a MAC G4 on an external hard drive?
It's actually OS 10.4.11
Am not exactly sure of what to do and just received the hard drive.
Can I download something from the Internet?

Look at Mac Backup - Mac Backup Software, Hardware, and Guides for Your Mac http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/tp/backuphub.htm and Mac OS X data backup FAQ http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html and Important Mac Backup Tips- Time Machine, CCC, SuperDuper http://mikosweb.com/it-advice-blog/70-mac-backup-tips Here's a list/description of Mac backup software http://www.pure-mac.com/backup.html
The majority of Mac users use CarbonCopy Cloner @ http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html , or SuperDuper @ http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html . You can also use or the Restore function of Disk Utility included in OS X.
When you backup, boot into Safe Mode (depress the Shift key at startup) and the backup will be safer and faster.
 Cheers, Tom

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