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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 can be verified against the disk data, if required. Dumping a disk file to tape with verification takes twice as long as an unverified file.