Backups :was [lug] HD Failure (related question)

[winrip]

 I have a quick question, I should know this but I thought I'd ask.  Is Linux
able to use a 8 gig tape drive connected to a LPT port i.e. Sony StorStation?
I was planning on buying one in the future so I thought I'd ask to see if it
can be done.  Other thatn that I'd have to get my old HP DAT drive working and
playing nice with LINUX. Which doesn't sound to bad but all I have for SCSI
cards is an old Adaptec 1510 and a very old SUMO Systems SCSI card.  Digging
through the online support at various Linux web sites I have found nothing
about the SUMO card so that may be a little rough to get installed.

 Oh by the way, for those who haven't received the Micro Center Ad yet they're
selling WordPerfect 8 for 4.95 after rebates, $35 of which is instant on the
spot. So far it looks pretty good.

Thanks in advance.