>>   On page 131 in the ADSM V2 Admin Guide, it states:
>>
>>      "Absolute mode can be useful for forcing a full backup or
>>       ensuring that OS/2 files with extended attributes are backed up
>>       because ADSM does not detect changes to extended attributes."
>>
>>   Yet, Item RTA00095343 on IBMLink states that ADSM does detect changes
>>   to extended attributes.
>>
>>   Which one is right?

Rick,
ADSM does detect changes in OS/2 extended attributes.  It is not
necessary to use the absolute mode.

David Derk
ADSM Client Development