How to change blocksize for in tar command


 
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# 8  
Old 10-12-2006
FTP the file from tru64, the one that can show the blocksize=20 to solaris and tar tvf filename. It can't show the blocksize as in tru64.

But the one that created in solaris, can... really don't know why Smilie

We need to set 20 for the blocksize.. pls help.
# 9  
Old 10-19-2006
Can anyone give me a solution?
Please help.

Thank you.
# 10  
Old 11-02-2006
Update:
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We use gtar command to overcome this problem. Smilie
# 11  
Old 11-10-2006
Does blocksize matter in tar?
Why do you wanna use the non-default?
 
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