----- Original Message ----- > From: Jake <[email protected]> > > > Second issue: I have an old tape drive (DDS2) that connects to my SCSI > chain. It is an old HP C1539, I think, and I cannot get Mac OS 7.6.1 > to format and read from the tapes. I have tried MicroNet and Lido > software, and nothing will even acknowledge that a tape is present! It > sees the drive (Sequential-Access Tape Drive), and a model number and > other pieces of minor info, but it doesn't see the tape. Is it > possible to use an old tape drive like that as another drive? For > example, can I insert a tape into the drive, and (somehow) store files > to it like I can a hard drive? > Is it the lack of software I'm using…should I be using something more > specific? If so, DL links would be appreciated! >
In my limited experience with tape backup on an SE, it is nothing like a HDD backup. IIRC backup software and drivers came with the tape drive. The software would allow you back up or restore a specified HDD, volume, folder, or perhaps a specific file if all that was needed. To restore you would have to go to that backup session and restore the entire session. It was not a drag and drop operation. My memory is fuzzy but don't think anything disk icon mounted on the desktop during the backup. Others will add and/or correct. --glen -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
