Disposing of an old computer securely

[Rusty Carruth]

> 
> I finally upgraded my linux box at home (it was a 486, with an old style keyboard, 2 ~600MB HD, 1 1x CDROM).  I think it
> was about time.
> 
> Anyway,  what is the best way to "wipe the drives" and where should I dispose of the machine?
> 
> Suggestions?
> 

Short of explosives or fires, I'd suggest writing random data on all parts of the drive
at LEAST 10 times (I believe the hardware guys can get the last 6 changes, so
I'd say err on the side of caution ;-)

Then, if its > 50 MHz, send it to me ;-)  (Just kidding, mostly)

Actually, see if anyone needs a nice firewall...

rc