Taper Version 1A command-line utility to manipulate raw SCSI tape drives and tapes. Requirements:Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 A correctly installed SCSI tape drive. Features:o Queries and prints drive and media parameters o Allows for loading and unloading (ejecting tapes) o Can erase or low-level format a tape if the drive supports it. o Can read or write a file to the tape; thus, it is possible to read a Unix tar file on NT; or write an existing tar file to tape to be read by Unix; your results may vary depending on which Unix version or tape drive you use. o Simple to install o Scriptable Installation:o Simply download the executable file (taper.exe) to a directory on your hard disk. Then add the directory to your system path. o Execute the program from the command line with a command like: taper /? or taper -? o The ? option will list the specific commands available. No Warranties:§ This software is provided "as is". There are no warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantiblity or fitness for purpose. Use of this progam may result in irrevocable loss of data. By downloading this software you agree to assume all risk associated with its use. This is a "RAW" tape utility, it should not be used to backup important data. § You may install and use this software without charge but you may not relabel, alter or misrepresent its origin. The author retains all copyrights associated with the work § This program was written as a tool for University of Kentucky users. There is no support. § This code calls the Win32 API to manipulate the tape drive. More documentation is available through MSDN. Just search for Tape Backup in the Platform SDK. The MSDN content is available on the Microsoft site.
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