Paul Broadwith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I am using an IoMega Ditto 2Gb drive connected to the parallel port
>
> I have tried a number of different backup software for Linux. Each one
> reports at some points that the tape device is 'device busy'. The
> errors seem to be reported while the tape is in the process of a
> lengthy operation (for example rewinding). The software that reports
> the errors early is usually software that is not specifically designed
> for ftape, but 'any disk or streaming device'.
>
>
> Are the errors being caused by the software not being written for
> ftape (and therefore not understanding the delays that are involved
> with floppy/parallel port tape drives), ftape itself (which I doubt
> but thought I would ask!), my tape drive, or a combination?
Could you please be more specific about what "software" means? It
might also be a good idea to contact the maintainers of "software"
and ask them about this problem.
Claus
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