Tar (and other?) blocking question

[Paul S. Sawyer]

In article <15447 at mimsy.UUCP>, chris at mimsy.UUCP (Chris Torek) writes:
> 
> 20b (in dd terms) is a mere 10240 bytes.  Certainly any decent tape drive
> should not mind 32 kB at 6250 bpi.  (Beyond 10k at 1600 and 32k at 6250,
> conventional 9 track tapes become overly susceptible to errors.)  

My drive is limited to 8k at 1600 bpi only.  (Is it indecent?  B-)




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