dump size estimation

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1 total messages Started by HUFF CHARLES T. Thu, 27 Dec 1990 00:28

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Author: HUFF CHARLES T.
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 1990 00:28

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  Does anyone know the algorithm the 'dump' command uses to estimate the
  size (number of blocks and amount of tape) of an incremental file
  system dump?

  
  Is there a straightforward way to get that information 'on the fly'
  (other than starting up 'dump' and seeing what it says)?

  Charles Huff		cth@rsch.oclc.org
  OCLC, Inc.
  Office of Research

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