Byarlay, Wayne A. wrote:

You must use at least the 2.4.3 version of amanda to be able to backup in a

file instead of a tape.

Is this true?? If so, I found my problem!!!

Yes.

And suddenly my eye falls on your address...

Does John R. Jackson (jrj AT purdue DOT edu) still work at Purdue?
He is one of the authors of Amanda (actually, he wrote the file
driver you're trying to implement).
He's also the author of The Chapter in the Book
  http://www.backupcentral.com/amanda.html

Wayne Byarlay Purdue Libraries ITD wab AT purdue DOT edu 765-496-3067

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