Boot techniques involving tape media

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2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Padmanabhan, Mano (Department: 2188)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C713S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07117302

ABSTRACT:
In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a computer configured to boot using at least one of a plurality of boot techniques involving tape media. The system further comprises a tape drive coupled to the computer and a tape that is readable by the tape drive, wherein the tape is formatted to support a plurality of different boot techniques and wherein at least one of the supported boot techniques is compatible with the computer.

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