low-level formatter for linux

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Markus Kesaromous wrote:

> Is there a low-level HD formatter for linux?

linux-google search "low-level+format", will give 97k hits.

mainly, for a truly oem *low-level format* you need an oem format program.
they are available in dos format.

you will get advice to use 'dd' to zero out sectors.

you will find programs to do all sorts of security erasers.


for all practical purposes of clearing up why you need 'llf',

  did you now have live-in girl friend and you want to be sure
  she does not find your pron? ;)

  your boss caught you with it on *his* computer?


for practical purposes, girl friend included, using
 'dd if=/dev/random of=/dev/sdn bs=65536'
will removed any thing you need to worry about.


for legal reasons, fbi, irs, boss, etc, log;
  http://www.linux-kurser.dk/secure_harddisk_eraser.html
for a type of 'erase' programs available.

there are many more, so you can look thru rest of 97k,
or modify "low-level+formatter" to lessen.

much fun to you. :)

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peace out.

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