On Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 14:59:31 -0500, Sheel Raj <sheelraj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi all > > Here's my 2 questions about linux ext3 filesystem > > 1. How do I identify which data mode[writeback, ordered. journal] is > being used by the filesystem on my machine. > I checked /etc/fstab and /etc/log/messages and could not get any info > from there. I know 'tune2fs' can be used to set the modes, but I would > like to know which mode is it in, before setting up any. tune2fs -l device will show you the defaults. cat /proc/mounts will show you the mount options. > 2. In either of the data modes, which method or utility would you > suggest to secure erase/delete files and directories, so that they are > not recovered by any means. Use a rescue disk to boot without using the disks and write /dev/urandom over the the raw device. Pull out the disks and incinerate them. Smash the remains up with a sledge hammer. Be sure to get rid of any back ups you have and any people that know the conents as well. _______________________________________________ Ext3-users mailing list Ext3-users@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/ext3-users
