i assume that "wipe the data" means wipe the entire disk. if you want to just erase selected files, move them to the trash, then click on Finder-->Preferences-->Advanced, and check the box next to Securely Empty Trash. then empty the trash. i have no idea how secure this is.
to securely erase the entire disk: boot from your install disk open disk utility highlight the hard disk in the left-hand panel click the "erase" tab on the right-hand panel click on "security options" and check the radio button next to the desired level of secure erase of your choosing, then click erase the above is all for OS X. for mac classic os, someone else will have to give advice. ken On Jan 2, 5:54 pm, cheryl <chelyh...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have two old Macs that I want to wipe the data from. Can I do that > myself? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
