Very Computer

by **notimporta** » Tue, 07 Feb 1995 13:28:50

I have the following problem with remote tar:

command:

tar -cvf melab:/dev/rmt0 *

response:

tar: can't open /dev/rmt0 : No such device

The tape drive is functional and the tape is in the drive. I have
verified that the drive is ok by issuing tar from the melab.

Any help will be appreciated.

Jonah
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by **Nimble Rabb** » Fri, 10 Feb 1995 05:17:32

Problem solved. It turns out that gnu tar on linux looks
for /sbin/rmt from the remote host, but that file is in
/usr/sbin/rmt rather. By putting rmt in /sbin solves the problem.

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PO BOX 755900 | FAX (907) 474-6087
UNIV OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS | PHONE (907) 474-5160
FAIRBANKS AK 99775-5900 |

by **Nick Brut** » Thu, 09 Feb 1995 19:47:49

: I have the following problem with remote tar:

: command:

: tar -cvf melab:/dev/rmt0 *

: response:

: tar: can't open /dev/rmt0 : No such device

I thought that I'd replied to this ....... anyway I think you need:

Nick