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TAP(E) - write current image to tape

Write current image to tape. As soon as the tape write has started the ADAM prompt is given and you can continue with runs etc.

Parameters

None

Examples

Adam:> TAPE

Notes

TAPE assumes that the tape is positioned between a double tape mark. If not, the tape is advanced in search of one and the file is appended.

When TAPE has finished, the message ``Tape dump verify complete'' is output. A second TAPE command can be issued whilst TAPE is active but this will initiate a wait until the first one completes.

The data on tape is always verified against the disk data.