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From: jec@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (James E. Conley)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apollo
Subject: Re: new Omniback 8mm tape backup system
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Date: 4 Apr 89 15:20:32 GMT
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	The only comment I have about the Omniback 8mm tape backup stuff is
to say that it is horribly over priced.  Most other vendors quoted prices
around 30% as much (we are an educational institution so expect to pay a 
little more than that).  I hope their software makes a big difference or
they aren't likely to sell too many of these.

	If you just have one DN10000 I don't think the software that they
ship will simplify your life enough to make up for the cost.  I'd stay away
from it.  If you have a large network, then the software might be worth it,
but I'd ask to try it out first.

James Conley
Indiana University Computer Science
jec@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu