So it's about the algorithm. Well, then we need to find out why we could trust those tools. If we figured out the algorithm, then we might write a simple script to do the same process. The focus should be 'how', NOT 'who' nor 'which'! ;)
Unless... unless... the algorithm is patented and/or copyrighted? Meow... On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 6:40 PM, Ted Roche <[email protected]> wrote: > On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 5:46 AM, Man-wai Chang <[email protected]> wrote: >> Thanks. But do you need a special tool if you used /dev/random as >> input to the dd command? > > How many passes do you make? Do you ensure you flip each bit on and > then off? What about the spare space automatically allocated by the > drive and then hidden from view? What about bad sectors? > > Like encryption, it's often better not to DIY. -- .~. Might, Courage, Vision. SINCERITY! / v \ 64-bit Fedora 25 Server Spin /( _ )\ http://sites.google.com/site/changmw ^ ^ May the Force and farces be with you! _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAGv=mjdi+vg5doka8sh6stk0md6nfyzjwfwoujuzqk9vjgx...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
