Many moons ago I wrote a progam called RXTAPINFO which did a sense to the tape drive and returned (among other flags) a ready/notready indication. I used it to wait for an operator mount.
Check your favorite VMSHARE or WORKSHOP archive or I can (probaably) send you a copy directly. Also check this list's archives. Just checked my archives, and I do have a copy. -- Rich Greenberg N Ft Myers, FL, USA richgr atsign panix.com + 1 239 543 1353 Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val, Red, Shasta & Casey (RIP), Red & Zero, Siberians Owner:Chinook-L Retired at the beach Asst Owner:Sibernet-L
