1996-12-09 - Secure Erase for PCs?

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From: foodie@netcom.com (Bryna Bank/Jamie Lawrence)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
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Message ID: <199612092039.MAA09769@netcom.netcom.com>
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UTC Datetime: 1996-12-09 20:39:16 UTC
Raw Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 12:39:16 -0800 (PST)

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From: foodie@netcom.com (Bryna Bank/Jamie Lawrence)
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 12:39:16 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Secure Erase for PCs?
Message-ID: <199612092039.MAA09769@netcom.netcom.com>
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Hi all -

I know this has been discussed multiple times, but
archive searching has turned up nothing.

What freely available tools are there for securely
erasing a disk under DOS and Windows?

Ideally I'd like a tool for each, but pointers
to either are much appreciated.

Thanks,

-j





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