topic non-rewind device in Operating System - Linux

non-rewind device

juno2 — Tue, 06 May 2003 09:18:33 GMT

I use the tape device /dev/st0 , it is auto-rewind device , then what is the non-rewind device ? thx.

Jerome Henry — Tue, 06 May 2003 09:29:57 GMT

To use a non-rewind device, type use /dev/nst0.
RGDS
J

Jerome Henry — Tue, 06 May 2003 09:31:22 GMT

BTW, if you want more about auto and non rewind devices administration under Linux, have a look at :
http://docs.rinet.ru:8083/LiSys/lsg12.htm
J