Pre-formatted tapes for HP drives

[Jeff Blanchet]

Someone mentioned that you can buy tapes from 3M that are not certified.
What I want to know is how much do these "uncertified" tapes cost
and how long it take to certify them. I read that you can certify them
by running mediainit. Does this format the tape or does this just write
some header information on the tape? We duplicate alot of HP media and
any response would be appreciated.

Jeff Blanchet                      UUCP:     uunet!sdrc!diblanch
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Cincinnati Ohio