[Wylug-discuss] Linux secure erase cd?

[David Holden]

On Thursday 01 May 2008, Martin Rowe wrote:
> 2008/5/1 Christopher Brown <snecklifter at gmail.com>:
> > Hello WYLUG massive,
> >
> >  We have a large number of computers with sensitive data on. We would
> >  like to offer these FOC so:
> >
> >  a) We don't have to pay for recycling
> >  b) Someone gets a free computer
> >
> >  Does anyone know of a bootable linux distribution that securely erases
> >  information with minimal (preferably nil) user input?
>
> Hi Christopher
>
> http://dban.sourceforge.net/ - not used it but it seems to fit the bill.
>
> Regards, Martin

note that wiping securely can take several hours, but is worth doing.

 Dave.


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