JTape is a library that provides access to operating system specific tape devices from the Java run-time environment.
JTape is designed to provide a consistent view of tape devices from Java and an easy method for adding new operating system device support.
A basic implementation of JTape was discussed in the February, 2001 issue of Dr. Dobb's Journal. The source for this implementation is available at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=10401. This basic implementation of JTape provides the absolute minimum support necessary to read and write normal tape devices on Linux and Windows NT platforms.
A more feature complete version of JTape is currently under development. Platform coverage and features will be dictated primarily by end-user demand.
The JTape development team desparately needs access to a variety of tape devices to ensure broad support. If you can provide tape devices, or access to specific operating systems with attached tape devices, please contact the author to make arrangements.
See the project management page at http://sourceforge.net/projects/jtape for more information and links.