Re: DAT on Alpha

[Christian Iseli]

Hi,

[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> Check that DEC Unix and Linux both agree on whether they use variable
> or fixed block size.  AIX and IRIX let you toggle the drive between
> variable/fixed block size.  I think Linux can do this too, but i am
> not sure.  If i run into this problem i usually have the tape read by
> a RS6000... 

Maybe "mt setblk 0" might be able to help you.  I remember it helped me read 
SGI tapes on a (ix86) Linux box...

HTH.  Cheers,
                                        Christian