I have been evaluating a lot of data erasing tools (as of late) because we are sending servers and workstations back to our leasing company. One that I have been particularly looking into is Eraser: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=37015.
It seems to do a good job but I am in testing phase now. It does take a LONG time - but you will have that. I am wondering - Has anyone else evaluated this tool and what do they think? Jenn -----Original Message----- From: David Vertie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 2:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Data erasing tool Hey there, I know this is a little off-post, but you said you wanted to destroy hdds that were not going to be used anymore so... I've heard the eraser arguement probably as many times as you've probably heard it...there was a thread on extremetech that went on for pages and pages..saying that no erasers work..I got so sick of hearing all the theory..the only useful information that I ever derived was that..if you really wanted to get rid of all the data on the hard disk, consider degaussing the hard drives (magnetically) or do what the government does..Do a 7x NSA spec overwrite (I think that is the spec, somebody correct me if it isn't), and then shred the drive into pieces. There are other ways, but these are the only ones that sound reasonable and safe sounding to me (safe as in..your data is destroyed for sure).. There are plenty more soutions that you will hear from other people on this..just hope you make a good selection :) David >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Data erasing tool >Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:31:01 -0400 > >We are looking for a tool that will erase all data beyond recovery from >a hard drive. We going to get rid of few computers and do not want data >to get into anyone's hand. Both freeware and commercial ware are ok. >Would prefer a >solution which is bootable from a cd (OS independent). > >(Would prefer not getting answers like all erasers work but none work. >Been through that with my last posting) > > SKP > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------------------- >---- >Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by top analysts! >The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, >while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. > >Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure remote access >in about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing >maintenance. > >Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm >----------------------------------------------------------------------- >----- > _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by top analysts! The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure remote access in about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing maintenance. Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by top analysts! The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure remote access in about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing maintenance. Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
