> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda (or what ever) After reading over all the info here, I think I'm going to go with dd since the data isn't too sensitive.
I created a "9.1_Live_x64" USB key with unetbootin, but the laptop won't boot to it. I have another 512MB USB key that it boots to just fine. Could my 8GB key be non-bootable? The laptop's CD drive isn't working so I need another way to install an easy copy of Linux after I dd. - Grant >> I'm about to sell my old laptop and I'd like to wipe out the data and >> install any flavor of Linux via USB (the CD drive doesn't work any >> more). I've got a bootable USB key that will get me into Gentoo. How >> would you take it from there? I'm looking for something quick and >> easy. My data isn't too sensitive, but I'd like to do some type of >> wiping so it isn't all just sitting there with a deleted flag or >> however that works. >> >> - Grant
