Wiping Data (Was: Re:OT: Disposing Old Computer Parts)

[Alex Maynard]

On Wed, 6 Jun 2007, Madison Kelly wrote:

> Alex Maynard wrote:
> > I had similar questions since I'm moving soon,  so I'm really glad
> > this was asked.  One other question I had
> > is how to really wipe the hard-drive so it couldn't be recovered.  I
> > don't like the idea of personal info on a disposed computer eventually
> > falling into the wrong hands.  I've heard of something called blaster.
> > I don't know if that's the best choice.
> >
> > Alex
>
> $ man shred

Thanks! That's easier than I thought.

Alex



> Does a wonderful job, and lets you be as paranoid as you want!
>
> Madi
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