RS> machine isnt in use when you are at the other machine etc. With

RS> an intelligent cycling of the actual tapes. Presumably with a



 FM> "Intelligent cycling" - that's the question I'm trying to
get to! What

 FM> is an "intelligent" cycle which addresses each of those
different needs

 FM> above, plus any I haven't thought of?



use the it industry method. a full backup, followed by a bunch of

incrementals. keep on with incrementals until either you fill a tape or

get to the point where applying all the incrementals to the most recent

full backup becomes too much of a job, then start a new cycle with a

full backup. you get much more generations for a buck that way.



RS> Still, the tax man pays for a substantial chunk of it.



 FM> Some of it.



come on frank, should be 47% (:



                        Keith



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