> Hello mailing-list,
> 
> I just succeeded installing NetBSD 1.2 on a MicroVAX II
> (RD-54, TK50, Network) and was trying to write the
> distribution files to tape as a backup,
> but I get many error messages (mainly "sync errors" 
> and/or "data errors"). Booting from this device
> was possible without any problems. So, is the
> tape drive defect anyway, or will I have to 
> compile a new kernel, or is there another solution?
> 
Is it post-1.2 you are using or 1.2 release? post-1.2 are known to have
bugs in it but none of them are related to any errors.

-- Ragge