> 
> I have the problem on the installation disks (ie - I don't even get to the
> point where I _could_ run tar, if I wanted to).
> 
> BTW - I am pretty sure I saw some notes on wasabi that said to use --unlink,
> and I was pretty sure that --unlink is under the --help for tar.
> 
> --Ken
> 

I had the problem that someone else mentioned - init croaking.  After
booting the kernel, then replacing it with the install disk, I was able
to untar everything again with the --unlink option - it worked.  

Thanks for the tip!

Cheers
Tim.


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