The major drawback is that tar is sequential without any central directory so you have to read all the tape block-by-block before you know what is there.
That reminds me of a super minicomputer system I used during some college years from 1980 to 82.
-- People today are educated enough to repeat what they are taught but not to question what they are taught.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Monday November 30 2020, @10:18PM
That reminds me of a super minicomputer system I used during some college years from 1980 to 82.
People today are educated enough to repeat what they are taught but not to question what they are taught.