Re: ontape failures

In article <350C1931.26E6@netcomuk.co.uk>, Neil Truby <ntruby@netcomuk.co.uk> wrote: > > ontape -s / ontape -r seems to give a zero return code irrespective of> whether it's worked or not. Does anyone have any tips for checking > success or otherwise from wothin a script? > > Thanks > > Neil > neil.truby@chase.com > Neil two possible solutions: Alias the ontape command with a script and run a timer in the script for as long as the ontape lasts, the time taken should indicate success or failure If you are running the ontape to disc before compressing to tape you can run the 'strings' command on the head of the ontape file, there is a time stamp in the header. -----== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==----- http://www.dejanews.com/ Now offering spam-free web-based newsreading