Dual install - secure delete
Hello,
I have a standard Ubuntu/WindowsXP install. What I would like to know is this. If, in WXP I use a "Secure Delete" tool to wipe deleted files and unused disk space will this wipe deleted files, deleted browser history, etc. that I created (and deleted) in Ubuntu? Best, PeterJD |
Doubtful, since WinXP cannot by default read Linux shares. That said, if you have the linux partition(s) mounted in WinXP with some extra software, it may work. Are you looking for a tool to securely delete files in Ubuntu?
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Thanks irishbitte,
Yes that is just what I am looking for - I particularly want to securely delete browser history. When you answer this will you please give elementary instuructions on how to install and use it? Best, PeterJD |
Hi PeterJD,
a set of tools called secure-delete exists in ubuntu, and comes with four commands: srm (secure rm), smem (secure wipe from RAM), sfill (fill empty HDD space with random junk), and sswap (clear out swap space). Installation is easy: Code:
sudo apt-get install secure-delete To delete browser history, a command such as Code:
srm -l ~/.mozilla/"something.default"/places.sqlite BTW, you will need to figure out what the "something.default" directory is on your system. |
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