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9.2.3.2 Check tape drive for compatibility

This will check the currently selected device for compatibility with KBACKUP , that is, it will verify that it is a non-rewind-on-close device. If you cannot read your archives properly, check your device with this function. Caution: This will write to the tape and overwrite any data on it!


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David Frascone
2000-10-13