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UGU: Unix Guru Universe - Unix Tip #4123- May 26, 2012
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Unix Tip #4123- May 26, 2012
REWIND A TAPE FAST
What's the fastest way to rewind a tape without
using "mt" or other tape software?
From a bourne or korn shell, Just type:
$ < /dev/[tapedevice]
$ < /dev/rst8
and watch it rewind...
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