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07-01-2004, 04:40 AM	#1
svsalian LQ Newbie Registered: Aug 2003 Posts: 7 Rep:	Is there any Alternative for tar Hi, Currently I am using tar to backup on DAT drive. Where as backup is concerned I have no problem while backing up, but restoration is very tedious job. Is there any software or any alternative is available, where I can explore the DAT drive & restore the file where ever I want. Pls do not talk about veritas which I can not afford Thanks, Suresh

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