On Tuesday September 14 2004 16:37, Patrick Boutilier wrote: > Will McCorkle wrote: > > Yes, the data is put on the tape in 18 images using tar. > > Have you tried dd ? This command might work (substitute real /dev devices). > > dd if=/dev/tape1 of=/dev/tape2 Just be sure to use the 'no rewind' device ie. /dev/nst0 or you'll screw up your tape postiioning.