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From: LEICHTER-JERRY@YALE.ARPA.UUCP
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Subject: Re: reading BRU tapes under VMS
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Date: Sat, 28-Mar-87 21:01:02 EST
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    Can anyone tell me if there is a way to read BRU tapes under VMS?

    We need to move large volumes of data from a PDP11/70 (RSX+) to a Vax and
    are using BRU (Backup/Restore utility) to write multiple directories,
    much like backup does.  I've tried reading the BRU tapes with Backup but
    with no success.

BRU format and BACKUP format have nothing to do with each other.

Short of writing your own program - I don't recall seeing one floating around
the net, or in DECUS - your best approach is to get the VAX RSX product, which
should include rule RSX BRU.  Unless, as someone mentioned, you have an old
VAX with a grand-fathered license, this will cost you.

Of course, given the number VAXes around MIT, it's highly likely SOMEONE has
a copy - now all you have to do is borrow some time on their machine.

							-- Jerry
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