Linux versions of Amiga archive programs?

[LoadWB]

Done on early Windows machines could be the built-in backup (.qic format) or one of the Colorado formats.  I am not familiar with the Exabyte or what programs supported it, so my idea is a shot in the dark.

If is it a .qic format, you can only read it with the backup program found in 95 and 98, possibly ME.  Although some other commercial programs would/can read .qic.

So long as you have a dd copy of the tape, you are in good shape to try things out.  Quick search on QIC:

Primary association: Windows Backup
Company: Microsoft Corporation
Identifying characters Hex: 56 54 42 4C , ASCII: VTBL
Program ID: Backup_Data
Related links: CKNOW QIC Info

Does not seem to match your dump, though.

Edit: If, by chance, it is a QIC or BKF format and my thoughts are not a red herring, this site has some neat information

http://www.fpns.net/willy/msbackup.htm

[LoadWB]

If you don't feel like buying one or can't find a suitable one, I'd be happy to dump the tapes to files for you. I have two SCSI DAT drives, one DDS-3 and one DDS.

Fortunately, DDS drives are backwards compatible. If you have a DDS-4 drive you can read earlier formats.  Some DAT-72 drives with which I have come into contact refuse to read back past DDS-2.  I think your DDS-3 drive should work fine, though.

In any case, I as well have a number of tape drives I would offer up to the cause.  Just keep me reminded, as I tend to wander off.

It's appreciated! Thanks!

Seconded and carried.