Backup to DVD

Is there a backup software for the mac that will backup my hard drive to DVD's?
Thanks,
Kristina

OK, well they are pretty inexpensive these days. For TM it's recommended you have an external HD that's about 1.5-2x the size of your internal HD if possible. So if you have a 500 GB HD a 1 TB drive would be fine. You can easily find 1 TB drives for less than $100 for example here is what Amazon has listed. And I'm sure your local Best Buy or Walmart would have some OK deals too.
Best or luck,
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