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Viewing Tar files
I have backed up a job ona ait tape from unix. i would like to retrieve the data from that tape from a windows pc. i am aware that there may be software available that will allow windows to recognise .tar files. does anyone know where i can source this software or is there any other options
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Old 11-12-2002
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Originally posted by mapping
I have backed up a job ona ait tape from unix. i would like to retrieve the data from that tape from a windows pc. i am aware that there may be software available that will allow windows to recognise .tar files. does anyone know where i can source this software or is there any other options
Try a Google search for a Win32 port of tar.

I did a quick Google search and came across this:

http://freshmeat.net/projects/star/?...C42%2C41%2C147
 
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