Try this instead:

	tar -c -f directory.tar /path/to/directory

tar doesn't write to its stdout but instead defaults to /dev/rst0

On Fri, 5 Mar 1999 dbsaint@bellsouth.net wrote:

> Hey all .
> I have been trying to tar up some directories but I keep getting this error ..
> I run the command:
> tar -c <directory> > directory.tar
> 
> and i get the following output:
> 
> tar: can't open /dev/rst0 : Device not configured
> 
> how can I fix this ?
> Thanx in advance .
> cheers! TOny.
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> E-Mail: dbsaint@bellsouth.net
> Date: 05-Mar-99
> Time: 08:21:08
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