ODIN

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What is ODIN

ODIN, or Open Disk Imager in a Nutshell, allows computer users to make an exact image of any disk for use as a backup or to transfer to another computer. However, what makes ODIN stand out more than other options is that it can also create images of any mobile disks the user may have, such as thumb drives or external hard drives. Resulting disk images are customizable, allowing for compression or the splitting of files to make transfer as easy as possible. Some options exist as well to process only certain parts of a disk file, in case unwanted data needs to be ignored.

Using ODIN is a snap for many users, as it possesses a clean and easy to use interface. After simply checking off options and providing a destination for the new file, the user can simply press a button for the program to start working. Also, ODIN shows the sizes of all disks that it is working with, which can help users decide what options they want to use when copying their disk image. Several compression options and a customizable split option exist, making the resulting file any size that the user might want. After ODIN begins, the user can simply sit back and wait for the resulting image.

Pros:

• Easy to use. All options are clearly stated on ODIN's window-based interface.
• Variety. No matter how it is connected to the user's computer, ODIN can copy any disk to a new image file.
• Quick setup. While ODIN has options to determine how the new disk image will come out, they don't take much time to set at all.

Cons:

• Speed. ODIN does not have any effect on how quickly a disk image is created.
• Requires slight aptitude. While the options for compression are handily laid out, it may take a bit of research to understand them.