Paul Davis <[email protected]> writes: > You are probably correct, given that current PRML encoding techniques > and the given density of magnetic media (both drive and tape). The > NIST specification even suggests that a single pass of random data > would likely be sufficient (at least for drives, nothing is said of > tapes). However it has been indicated to me that following the > DoD/NIST specs is the minimum procedure, and they are the experts (not > I ... although I like your test approach).
I believe with most drives, "mt erase" fulfills DoD/NIST requirements. check the specifications. mt(1) will request secure erasure if available. -- Kjetil T. Homme Redpill Linpro AS - Changing the game ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ThinkGeek and WIRED's GeekDad team up for the Ultimate GeekDad Father's Day Giveaway. ONE MASSIVE PRIZE to the lucky parental unit. See the prize list and enter to win: http://p.sf.net/sfu/thinkgeek-promo _______________________________________________ Bacula-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-devel
