Re: scrubbing hard drives ??

From: Justin Dieters <enderak@mtaonline.net>
Date: Sun Jul 10 2005 - 21:15:50 AKDT

Western Digital has a boot floppy called "Data Lifeguard Tools" which
includes a routine for writing zeros to a drive. IIRC, you can use it
on non-WD drives as well.

http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp

Looks like it comes on floppy or CD now.

Justin

Stanley Long wrote:

>I have been asked for advice: what is the easiest way for a non-linux
>machine owner to scrub the hard drive so they can comfortably donate the
>box for our recycling?
>
>Lots of people now know that formatting the C drive really isn't enough.
>
>My sales demonstration is to insert a SuSE CD-1, hit return three or
>four time to authorize deletion of the old system, and allow a minimum
>install. When the machine boots into a new world, doners are convinced.
>
>That isn't really a wipe, but it is satisfying.
>
>What should non-Linux people do for a quick wipe before donating the box?
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