Re: scrubbing hard drives ??

On Sunday 10 July 2005 21:04, 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?

For Windows users:

http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/

It has to run under windows, so you can't wipe the OS too, but if you delete
all your, clear your cache and cookies, then wipe the free space, it should
be good. But I like the idea of a boot floppy better.

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Joshua Kugler
CDE System Administrator
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