I've done dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hda in the past. What is the advantage of using /dev/ramdom?
Thanks, John Craig Skelton wrote: > If you are using a real operating system (*nix) then you can simply > dd if=/dev/random of=/dev/hda > > Do that a few times. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 2:14 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Disk Wiping Utilities > > I am looking for a good utility to erase all hard drives > in a machine to a DOD standard. I would prefer a > FREE utility as this is a government agency and I try > to keep costs down. > > I have read that Norton Wipeinfo, BCWipe and > several other programs wipe only the known > partitions. I need a tool that will wipe EVERYTHING ! > > TIA > Dan
