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From: dwb@hare.udev.cdc.com (dw block x-4621)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mips
Subject: How to append to a backup tape
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Date: 13 Apr 90 17:46:36 GMT
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We have a RS2030 workstation.  Is there any way to append additional files
to an existing cartridge tape using tar, cpio, etc?  As I create new files
in my home directory I would like to add them to a backup tape instead of
having to do a full backup of my home directory every time.


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Dave Block                    E-mail:  dwb@hare.udev.cdc.com
Control Data Corp.            AT&T:    (612) 482-4621