Ok, why did redhat write a script to backup your files to tape, but did not write a script to restore them??? Just curious! [grin] I am having a hard time restoring a particular file from my tape. I used: tar -xvf /dev/nst0 dir/filename but it doesn't seem to work! Thanks for you time! Troy -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.