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> 
> Hello
> 
> I am looking to buy a tape drive for my machine to backup user data.
> 
> Can anybody suggest a drive make/model they are using with FBSD v4.8 and 
> are happy with.  My main concern is compatibly with the OS.
> 
> I am looking to get a IDE internal drive 30G +

For that size you are looking at DLT or LTO.  Almost any brand will do
I think.  We use SCSI drives though.   I presume IDE will work as well.

////jerry

> 
> Thanks
> Chris