On Sun, 18 Jul 2004, H. S. wrote: > > I am in a situation where a computer is to be given away and prior to > that it's hard disk needs to *thoroughly* cleaned (data consists of > financial information, reports, class exams, competition exams, etc). > > One method I have found on google is: > $>dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hda > to clean the first disk. Now this only writes data once. I am not sure > about this method's thoroughness since I have read that multiple writes > are necessary to really overwrite the original data. > > The second method that I have read is to delete everything from the disk > and then write a large file (how to get his? random data?) repeatedly > and fill the disk. Then remove these files with 'wipe'. > > Any suggestions? Or any alternate methods? Then there is also the option > of using a Windows programs to do this. But I am familiar with those.
If you are interested in the subject you should read the current thread on the full-disclosure list about this topic. It is quite informative! Here's the archived version for you perusal. I highly recommend you read it. http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/fulldisc/full-disclosure/23767 Grx HdV -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
