[Info-vax] Modern VMS (e.g. V8.4) tape installation?

[Richard B. Gilbert]

On 4/28/2012 11:50 AM, MG wrote:
> Is it possible, like with the VAX versions, to prepare a tape and
> to install from tape instead of CD/DVD?
>
> I've been trying to find information about this, in manuals and
> on the internet, but couldn't find anything so far.
>
> - MG

It's possible.  In fact, many years ago, software was distributed on
tape, either reel-to-reel or cartridge.  CD/DVD are faster and less 
error-prone.  Tape drives are "high maintenance" when compared to CD/DVD!