The shred command and security?

[Todd Zullinger]

Mike C wrote:
> So I presume that if you have a default system using ext3 then the
> shred command does give safe deletion?

I think that's a reasonable assumption.

> Are there any other commands that will securely delete
> files/directories?

If you want much more secure deletion, take a look at DBAN:

http://dban.sourceforge.net/

Another option is to use disk encryption.  Then you could give your
disk away without deleting or wiping anything and still be secure.

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