On Wed, 3 Jul 2002, Norman wrote: > tar cvf /dev/st0 /home/norman > > did a backup of my home directory. > > I thought I would need some software to rewind the tape > > not realising that this would happen automatically after > > the above command completed. > > I assume /dev/nst0 is used if you just want to append extra > > stuff after the first write. > > best wishes, > > norm > > > registered Linux user 277766
ok...now you've really got my curiosity peeked. once you get the files "on" the tape, how in the world does one browse, find, and then get the file(s) off the tape? I've never done this before, but am truely facinated by this. -- daRmaTTeR R L U: #186492 When ever people annoy me I remember, "Vengence is mine saith the Lord." My prayer is, "...here am I Lord...send me!"
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