Re: [Bug-tar] Problem

[Sergey Poznyakoff]

Donald Woeltje <address@hidden> wrote:

> We have a problem with tar. Because of something very specific we need
> to do with tar, there is a limitation in tar that is causing us
> serious heartache. Would it be possible to get a copy of the source
> code for tar

The source code is available from ftp.gnu.org/gnu/tar and its mirrors
worldwide.

> The problem is that tar seems to be hardcoded for a maximum number of
> characters that can be used for a filename.


See http://www.gnu.org/software/tar/manual/html_node/Formats.html#Formats
for the list of available formats and their limitations.

Regards,
Sergey