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From: karu@uns-helios.nevada.edu (N.H.A. KARUNARANTE)
Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.misc
Subject: Tape Drive Under OS/2
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Date: 9 Aug 90 12:49:09 GMT
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Could someone please let me know how to use a tape backup sytem
under OS/2 1.2.  It is very inconvenient to backup a large
hard drive using floppies.  Since OS/2 requires the use of large
hard drives I believe that there must be a way to use a tape
backup system under OS/2.  Also, I assume that it must be possible
because I have not heard many complaints of not being able to do so.

I have unsuccessfully tried to use one in the DOS box (as there is
no OS/2 tape backup software). I can use it under native DOS. But
that would not let me access my HPFS partitions.

1. Are there any tape drives which one can use under OS/2 or in the
   DOS box?
2. Do any tape drive manufacturers provide drivers for OS/2?
3. Is there a generic driver?

I would appreciate your response very much.  Thanks in advance.