I have not used this erasing program but it looks to be good. Most of the code that comes from Source Forge is good and usually at a good price.
Here is the FAQ on the reason why it takes a while; Q: "Why does it take so long to erase a file? I know products that are much faster!" A: Overwriting takes a while if it's done properly, especially on slower drives. If erasing with the other program is faster, it either uses fewer overwriting passes or it doesn't take care of flushing file buffers and data is never actually written to the disk. Either way, as a rule of thumb, faster erasing means worse security - instant erasing of even large files usually means no security at all. However, if you find Eraser to be too slow for your taste, and you can live with lower security, use another overwriting method with fewer passes; that should speed things up. << This paragraph is also from the FAQ. --Greg -----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Fountain [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 3:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Data erasing tool I have been evaluating a lot of data erasing tools (as of late) because we are sending servers and workstations back to our leasing company. One that I have been particularly looking into is Eraser: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=37015. It seems to do a good job but I am in testing phase now. It does take a LONG time - but you will have that. I am wondering - Has anyone else evaluated this tool and what do they think? Jenn --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by top analysts! The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure remote access in about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing maintenance. Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
