[Wolves] Estimating Tape Write Speed

[sparkes]

Chris Ball wrote:
> Peter Oliver wrote:
>  > You could write a program that sits between tar and the tape device
> 
>> counting the number of bytes that go through.
>>
> 
> I'd thought of that, but I don't wanna re-invent the wheel if you know 
> what I mean? I might look at it though later, there seems to be a lack 
> of decent GUI tape backup programs for linux.

Peter's method is probably the 'most correct' method on offer and would 
be best if you fancy it.

> 
> Anyone recommend a language to do this in? I can still do a bit of C/C++ 
>   so i'd try that, but if anyone wants to recommend something else i'll 
> give it a shot.
> 

I'd just use a scripting language of your choice.  A compiled language 
would be massive overkill for this project

sparkes
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