I believe point two was recycle and burning plastic, I believe, is the opposite of that. As for data recovery you could build a simple electro magnate and just let it sit on them for a bit. I don't know if that would fit the 100% requirement but honestly if you want them to be usable after I don't think you could find that kind of guarantee. -Alex
On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM, David <[email protected]> wrote: > Well there's always that barrel in the backyard.... *Searches for matches* > -- > There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and > those who do not. > --- > David McClellan > > > > On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 5:26 PM, Stanley Brinkerhoff > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I have a stockpile of ~50 LTO1 tapes that I need to (in priority) >> >> 1. Be 100% sure the data is not recoverable in any way >> 2. Recycle >> >> In that order of preference. The data is unknown, but probably backups >> from systems. Is there anyone out there who recycles these suckers and >> certifiably wipes them? Or do I just pay someone (like SecureShred) to >> destroy them? Seems a pitty to junk otherwise fine tapes. >> >> Stan >> > >
