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diff --git a/docs/textdocs/INSTALL.sambatar b/docs/textdocs/INSTALL.sambatar new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..388e2a3eb6f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/textdocs/INSTALL.sambatar @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ + +Please see the readme and the man page for general info. + +1) Follow the samba installation instructions. + +2) If all goes well, test it out by creating a share on your PC (called +backup for example) then doing something like, + + ./smbtar -s mypc -t /dev/rmt/0ubn -x backup + +substituting whatever your tape drive is for the -t option, or set your +tape environmental variable. + +If all does not go well, feel free to mail the author (poultenr@logica.co.uk) +about bug reports / help / money / pizza / etc. + +3) Read the man page and the NOTES file for more information + +4) Work smbtar into your usual nightly backup scheme (presuming you +have one :-}). + + +NOTE: + +If you have problems with smbtar then it's probably best to contact the +author Ricky Poulten (poultenr@logica.co.uk). + |