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is it possible to erase a tape using cpio?

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butchELLS

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i need to erase a tape before i can back up my system. i do not have software in unix to erase a tape. can it be done using cpio ?
 
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With SCO you may try this:
tape erase

Hope This Helps, PH.
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thank you. That was the information i needed.
 
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