Software Installation; Installation From Dat Tape - Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link User Manual

2.6 Software Installation

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The software will then allow you to select the input source from the
computer.
It is important to realize that there are subtle di erences in the control information
that is sent along with the audio data on these di erent connectors. The two
main formats of this information can be broadly categorized into Consumer and
Professional . The various programs used with the
which format to use. For most applications, if you are using the SPDIF or ber-
optic connections, the consumer format should be used. For AES/EBU connections,
the professional format should be selected. Some DAT machines will not operate
at all unless the correct format is used.
2.6 Software Installation
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The software is distributed on four types of media:
DOS diskettes, a data DAT tape (DDS), or audio DAT tape which can be read
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using the itself. Since the
types of workstations; each with its own unique type of tape drive, DAT tape is
the preferred distribution media. If you received the software on cartridge tape or
DDS data DAT, refer to Section 2.6.3 for instructions on loading the tape. For DOS
installations, you will need to follow the instructions in Section 2.6.4.

2.6.1 Installation from DAT Tape

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The software is normally distributed on a DAT tape that can be read
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using the . Note that the supplied tape can
4mm data tape drive|an audio DAT machine and the
Before beginning the installation, you should choose a directory in which to install
the source software. You will require approximately 8 Mbytes of free space for the
installation. The following instructions assume that the sources will be placed in
/usr/local/src/datlink
user that runs the installation must have write permission in this directory and
also in the directories that will be ultimately used to hold the executable programs,
manual pages, etc. Since these will usually be system directories, you may need to
become super-user to install the software.
Installation Steps (
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1. Change directory to the location where you want the
stalled. See section 2.6.1 above for assistance in choosing an appropriate
directory.
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, but any directory may be substituted. Note that the
+):
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allow you to select
cartridge tape,
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can be used on many di erent
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be read using a DAT or
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must be used.
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