all I need to know is if this "free" backup program is/will be on the same level as my Norton Ghost 15, or Acronis 2012.
If so it would be a great program for those still using MS Vista or XP, like your free firewall and AV, which is as good as any paid versions.
Although microsoft does now include its own image backup in their OS, which I assume will continue from now on. I myself use Vista, so I still have need for my norton ghost/acronis.