Disposing of an old computer securely

[Jim]

Why not just donate them to a worthwhile organization (PLUG comes to mind) 
after you wipe the hard drives?  One true beauty of Linux is that it is 
able to use "old" hardware to get real work done.

On Tuesday 22 May 2001 14:30, you wrote:
> 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?
>
> sps
>
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-- 
Jim

Bliss comes from within, ignorance from without