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Are Tape Devices Natively Supported by .NET?

I am looking for a way to manipulate a tape device from within .NET. I see
there is the ManagementClass, which I think others have mentioned before,
but it is not clear at the moment whether this allows control of the device.
For example, I would like to be able to issue commands to move to a
particular position on the tape, rewind a tape, and get tape status.

Does anyone know if these things are available directly through .NET, or
will I have to continue using the API?

TIA

Charles
Nov 21 '05 #1
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I would say in API world for now... Having built my own classes calling
the API for tape devices, I am NOT sure Microsoft will ever get to
device support to ANY level in .NET until .NET is completely integrated
into the kernel ON-UP model. Did some say Long-Horn or Blackcomb?

Nov 21 '05 #2
Thanks for the reply.

Charles
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I would say in API world for now... Having built my own classes calling
the API for tape devices, I am NOT sure Microsoft will ever get to
device support to ANY level in .NET until .NET is completely integrated
into the kernel ON-UP model. Did some say Long-Horn or Blackcomb?

Nov 21 '05 #3

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