On Wednesday 16 February 2005 05:48, Beast wrote: >stephan.helas@xxxxxxx wrote: >> /dev/nst0 -> non rewinding tape device >> /dev/st0 -> rewinding tape device >> >> non rewinding means, that device does not automatic rewind after >> writing to tape. > >It depends on tape driver, kernel or hardware? from where i should > know that my tape drive is support rewinding or not? What good would a tape drive be if it couldn't rewind the tape and eject it, or at least 'unlock the door'? >And which one should be used? For backups, always use the n version so that the tapes position is under the control of the backup proggy 100% of the time. >Thanks. > > >--beast -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) 99.33% setiathome rank, not too shabby for a WV hillbilly Yahoo.com attorneys please note, additions to this message by Gene Heskett are: Copyright 2005 by Maurice Eugene Heskett, all rights reserved.
