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Re: Transfer Data from Tape Cardrige

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Phil M <lamont1900@gmail.com> wrote:

> I used to work on a DN3000 in the late 90s for my PhD studies. All my
> program files were saved on a tape. Is there any simple way to transfer
> all my files from a tape cartridge to a PC?

Regardless of the software problems: be aware that you should test your
tape drive first with unimportant tapes. Many old QIC drives have old
rubber castan/stuff inside to transport the tape or press it somewhere,
and that's not soft/how it should be any longer after that period of
time.

So, don't use your precious tape first, or better: use a known-good tape
drive, or at least let the old tape drive get inspected first.

Regards
Götz
-- 
http://www.knubbelmac.de/

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