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From: "Ed Lawson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 11:23 PM
Subject: Debian and IDE tape drive question
> I am trying to use an IDE tape drive with Debian.
> It is seen during boot, but there is no /dev/ht0
> as there is in RH and SuSE to use for tape drives.
Seen during boot by what, the BIOS or the kernel?
Is it an ATAPI drive or is it an older unit that uses proprietary drivers
like the old Colorado Memory Systems Tape Units?
Does it connect to the 40 Pin IDE ports or to the Floppy Connector (don't
recall if floppy is technically an "IDE" port or not, but it's part of most
IDE chipsets.)
Have you checked Debian's site? Maybe there is a "new" device designation
for these? Similar to what the serial ports underwent a while back
(/dev/cuaX: -> /dev/ttySX:)
>
> Anyone using an IDE tape and debian have a few pointers.
> Actually, anyone have a few pointers?
Not doing either one, but noone else seemed to be stepping up, so I thought
I'd at least respond :o)
Rich Cloutier
SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES
www.sysupport.com
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