File shrank by 1356362240 bytes; padding with zeros

[Ben Duncan]

How is this file used ?
Is there a program that runs against it ?
If so , what language is the program written in? (C, COBOL, Python, Perl ..etc.)

Vu Pham wrote:
> I have a file that always gives me a backup error. 
> 
> tar: u3/CCTMS/BTDL/OVER.30: File shrank by 1356362240 bytes; padding
> with zeros.
> 
> This is the data file and it looks like it is ok. Everybody uses it
> everyday and they find no problem at all.
> 
> 
> What causes that error ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Vu
> 
> 
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