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>  In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
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> > Does anyone know how to get tar (Posix MPE/iX 5.0) to write to tapes or do
> > I wait a few versions more.
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> I think tar works fine.  I've used it to make a tape (9-track to a
> 7980A) and move files to a DEC Ultrix system.  The trick as I recollect
> is to build the device special file /dev/TAPE7 (or whatever).  I'm
> trying to remember where that is documented.
>
> Bruce.
>
Bryan,

The best I can do is mention p. A-19 in V.2 of the MPE/iX Shell and
Utilities Reference Manual.  This shows an example of MKNOD to create
the device special file.  Perhaps others can connect the major and
minor device type and the device name with what is in the IO config.

Bruce.


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