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DreameR-X 06-03-2005 12:29 AM
Writing 0s to the HD...possible?
 
If I just want to make sure my new Linux install is truly fresh, is there a way to write 0s to the HD (not just reformatting it with the new install)? Thanks ahead and cheers!
-Galen

musicman_ace 06-03-2005 12:42 AM
I believe this is what you are looking for Zero Fill a Hard Drive

DreameR-X 06-03-2005 12:46 AM
Perfect! Thank you VERY much.

Cheers,
Galen


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