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On Sat, 29 Apr 2000, Neil Darlow wrote:
> This message was sent from Geocrawler.com by "Neil Darlow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Robie,
>
> There is a problem with ftape-4.x_1999_09_11 and
> latest
> Red Hat kernels (2.2.14).
>
> I have been experiencing Input/output errors on
> /dev/nqft0
> where I previously had no problems.
>
> This has ultimately led to ftmt dieing and tape
> being wound
> off the cartridge spool.
>
> That is quite an expensive error.
That's worrying. Are you sure that it is this version of ftape? To
compile ftape on the 2.2.x kernels, you need this version
(4.x_1999_09_11), but IIRC an earlier version works with the old
2.0.x kernels; have you had problems with these?
I would have thought that the hardware would prevent overrunning the
tape when it detects the end-marking holes; is it possible that the
sensors are dirty on your drive?
This problem occurs in Windows as well, I assume, as Tecmar (who took
over Ditto) have an FAQ about this on their page, along with
instructions on how to repair the tape; you may find this useful.
Robie.
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Robie Basak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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