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On Thu, 26 Jun 2003 00:36:01 -0700, Ryan Merrick wrote
> admin wrote:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I need some help setting up a tape backup system.  I have two FreeBSD machines
> > and on external SCSI Onstream ADR50.  Got any clues how I can start a weekly
> > back up plan here? 
> > 
> > Thanks in advance,
> > 
> > Noah
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> Take a look at afbackup in the ports at #/usr/ports/misc/afbackup .

okay this proggie is exactly what I need - do you have any clue how to figure
out the tape drive's device  blocksize?

- Noah

> 
> Look at Storagemountain.com and look for articles by Curtis Preston.
> 
> Ryan Merrick