Retrieving Files Created With the bar Command

To retrieve files from diskettes that were archived by using the SunOS 4.0/4.1 bar command, use the cpio -H bar command.

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Note - You can use only the -H bar option with the -i option to retrieve files. You cannot create files with the bar header option.

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How to Retrieve bar Files From a Diskette

1. Change to the directory where you want to put the files.

2. Insert the diskette into the drive.

3. Make the diskette available.

   $ volcheck

4. Retrieve bar files from a diskette.

   All files on the diskette are copied to the current directory.

   $ cpio -ivH bar < /vol/dev/aliases/floppy0