> > > I was curious to tar directly to a blank dvd+rw. I tried: > > tar -cvf /dev/cd1 root0-090107.gz root1-090116.gz > a root0-090107.gz > a root1-090116.gz > > I got the prompt back but the dvd device stays busy (on the unit, the light > flashes non stop). Any ideas? > perform ANY read from the drive and that's all :)