[list] [ale] Need advice on home back-up solution

[Greg Freemyer]

> What  tape drive do you recommend.  Needs to be inexpensive, use 
> inexpensive tapes, compatible with GNU/Linux (RedHat9).  Actually, I can 
> search google for models but I'd like to know more about the specs 
> (scsi? ide? floppy?) that I should look for.  I would also be interested 
> in any personal experiences.  Once again, this is for home back-up.
> 
> -Bill
> 
> Is there an inexpensive tape
> 
The only low-cost new tape drive I would consider is the DDS-4 drives.

The are supposed to be relatively reliable.  I'm not sure what they
cost, but I would guess around $1000.

Personally, I would try to find a used business class drive on E-Bay. 
Maybe you could find a DLT for a reasonable cost?

Greg