OK sounds like you have an ide tape drive. Actions you can take to start
with include :
a) run dmesg on the command line and check the output to see if the tape
drive is recognised by the m/c. If the drive isn't recognised then you have
an uphill task on your hands. So, open a console window, type 'dmesg |
more' which will allow you to examine the boot and initialisation process a
screen at a time. Look for a message that is identifying your drive, maybe
as st0 or tape.
b) check the Howto on ftape. It was installed as part of your installation
process and is certainly available under documentation on the kde desktop.
Hope this gives you a starting point.
Daryl Johnson
Proplan Associates
07710 908817
