Re: Utility to zero unused blocks on disk

[Always Learning <centos@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 2016-02-08 at 14:22 -0800, John R Pierce wrote:

> the only truly safe way to destroy data on magnetic media is to grind 
> the media up into filings or melt it down in a furnace.

I unscrew the casing, extract the disk platter(s), slide a very strong
magnet over both sides of the platter surface then bend the platter in
half. 

How secure is that ?

I can't afford a machine that grinds everything into dust particles.

-- 
Regards,

Paul.
England, EU.      England's place is in the European Union.

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