read(2) won't move TK50 past tape file mark

[George Robbins]

In article <2738 at helios.ee.lbl.gov> envbvs at epb2 (Brian V. Smith) writes:
> In article <6999 at cbmvax.UUCP> grr at cbmvax.UUCP (George Robbins) writes:
> >
> >Completely different controller/driver no?
> 
> But the same manual entry/system call.  If there is supposed to be a
> difference in the different controllers/drivers/tape drives then it should
> be stated.  It simply looks like a bug.

Yes, of course it's a bug.  Inconsistancies are bugs.  You now have an
explanation, a work-around and a valid problem description.  If you consider
it a bug, the next step is to file an "SPR" with DEC or otherwise follow up
the problem through DEC software support channels.

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