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From: mwarren@mips2.cr.bull.com (Mark Warren)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.wizards,comp.unix.questions
Subject: WORM usage
Keywords: WORM
Message-ID: <22@mips2.cr.bull.com>
Date: 28 Feb 90 13:16:33 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Organization: Bull HN Information Systems Inc.
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I am working on a specification for a driver and utility programs to handle
a WORM disk on Unix systems.  I am considering three possible operating
modes:
	1 - Mounted read-only filesystem.
	2 - Mounted read-write filesystem, with some writing restrictions.
	3 - Tape simulator supporting the normal tape IOCTLs.

Before I go off reinventing the wheel, how about hearing some responses from
others who have done this already.  Also, are there any standards groups
working on WORM usage in Unix?

I am directing followups to myself, and I will post a summary of responses
if there are interesting ones.  Thanks in advance.
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