I was able to finalise installation of tape backup drive, a Tandberg (IBM) LTO-8, on the LISP server. On that machine, is it available as /dev/dsk/c3t0025385971B16535d0p0, and more simply as /dev/rmt/0. To see status mt -f /dev/rmt/0 status To erase tape: mt -f /dev/rmt/0 erase To rewind tape: mt -f /dev/rmt/0 offline Of course, see man mt for more.
I was finally able to finalise the installation of the DVD/M-DISC writer on the LISP server (OmniSO). On that machine, it is available at /dev/dsk/c1t5d0p0 To mount: mount -F hsfs /dev/dsk/c1t5d0p0 /cdrom To eject: eject /dev/dsk/c1t5d0p0 add -f switch to force it.
Today, 24 Februry 89 (2019 CE) I am starting a new system, completely from scratch.
I am finally confident in adopting Windows 10 as my chosen OS, especially because of WSL.
In the end, I chose Windows 10 because, all considered, is the least worst option.
Windows 10 now offers …