Disposing of an old computer securely

write all zeroes
write all ones
write alternating zeroes and ones
write alternating ones and zeros
write 0xdeadbeef
write 0xfeebdaed
hit drive with hammer over and over again :)



On May 22 2001, at 14:30, Stephen Smith was caught saying:
> 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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