Re: /dev/nst0

From: Beast (beast_at_i6x.org)
Date: 02/16/05

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    stephan.helas@e-7.com 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?

    And which one should be used?
    Thanks.

    --beast 

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