Tapeback is command line software for backing up various
parts of a Linux system. It supports appending multiple
backups to a single tape as well as having a backup span
multiple tapes. Its backups are fully self-contained; no
"database" is needed to restore a backup. Restore point
redirection is also easily accomplished without complex
editing of config files or complex commands to enter at the
command line. The package also includes a small kernel
patch to facilitate real-time detection of "drive ready" status.
This patch allows tapeback to automatically detect when a
tape is switched in the drive (when end of tape is hit during
backup/restore).
