Re: simple way to securely destroy deleted files in a file system
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On 07/16/2010 01:42 PM, Michael Iatrou wrote:
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> This is rather a philosophical question than a technical one: it is part of
> UNIX mentality to have simple tools that can be put together to complete
> complicated tasks. Practically seen, if the original poster was educated
> with the principles of UNIX design, he wouldn't try to find a specialized
> tool to perform a simple task.
>
> Just my 2cents.
>
I personally like "the right tool for the right job" philosophy.
Although, either dd or the specialized tools could have been consider
the "right tool".
If you spend more time looking for the "right tool" than you would have
done so manually, then I would be inclined to agree.
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Jordan Metzmeier
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