On Thu, 15 May 2003, chris wrote:
> >theres no header on the data tapes (IIRC)
>
> That's a simple fix.
>
> Actually, if that is the only reason an audio tape isn't usable, then I
> can custom order tapes from a supplier I use in the correct length (600
> feet) and with no leader. I don't know the price for sure, but I would
> venture to say no more than $2.00 per tape. (I get normal 120 minute
> tapes from him for about 60 cents a tape).
>
> Somehow I suspect there are other reasons beyond tape length and lack of
> a leader that makes it different from an audio tape.
All of the data cassette tapes that I have run across come
equipped with BOT/EOT perforations to prevent run off at either
end. I do not recall such being used on audio tapes. If your
drive uses them, the lack could be awkward.
- don
> -chris
> <http://www.mythtech.net>
Received on Thu May 15 2003 - 17:34:26 BST