how can i create a system image?

[freddy-b]

i am getting a new mac.. ( being replaced)

and i want to make an image so i can restore from that image when i get my new mac..

can u tell me how i can make the image?

thanks,
freddy-b

 

[LinkMx]

Carbon Copy Cloner

 

[stridemat]

Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper

 

[freddy-b]

is there any program that i dont have to format my hdd to the mac format?

 

[freddy-b]

How do i restore? from the image iam creating.. when i get my new mac?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

is there any program that i dont have to format my hdd to the mac format?

Not if you make a bootable clone.

How do i restore? from the image iam creating.. when i get my new mac?

You could make a backup to a DMG file using Disk Utility.
http://www.macinstruct.com/node/91