Grant wrote:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda (or what ever)
After reading over all the info here, I think I'm going to go with dd
since the data isn't too sensitive.
I created a "9.1_Live_x64" USB key with unetbootin, but the laptop
won't boot to it. I have another 512MB USB key that it boots to just
fine. Could my 8GB key be non-bootable? The laptop's CD drive isn't
working so I need another way to install an easy copy of Linux after I
dd.
- Grant
I've dealt with many systems that flatly refuse to boot from *some*
usb keys but not from others.. and some even vary based on what's
being booted into on those usb keys.
I used unetbootin to install Damn Small Linux on the 512MB bootable
USB key, and I'm booted into it. /dev/sda is my HD, and I'm running:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda
The USB LED is blinking rapidly, but the HD LED is showing no
activity. Is there any way to tell if the HD is being wiped?
- Grant
Someone may correct me but I don't think it will blink since it is not
mounted.
On the other hand, you sure you are erasing the hard drive and not the
USB thingy? I ask cause it sounds like something I would do. I
recently erased /home instead of the /backup/home. lol Small typo there.
Dale
:-) :-)
