Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 18:59:43 +0000 From: Mark Ovens <mark@ukug.uk.freebsd.org> To: Richard JT Strutt <rstrutt@uk.mdis.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Writing to Tape. Message-ID: <19991103185943.B1108@marder-1> In-Reply-To: <000201bf2606$721a03b0$3c777298@rstruttpc1.uk.mdis.com> References: <000201bf2606$721a03b0$3c777298@rstruttpc1.uk.mdis.com>
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On Wed, Nov 03, 1999 at 02:19:31PM -0000, Richard JT Strutt wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a general UNIX question. I'm trying to back up a load of different
> backup files to a tape. I want to keep them seperate, i.e. not just in one
> large archive. However, after each write, the tape insists on rewinding.
> How is this prevented?
>
Use the no-rewind device, e.g. nrst0 instead of rst0
HTH
> Thanks for any help..
>
> Rich.
>
> Associate Consultant - Internet Commerce Practice
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> Tel. (44)-(0)1442-272279
> rstrutt@uk.mdis.com
>
>
>
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