Re: [Hampshire] Data Destruction

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Author: Alan Pope
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Data Destruction
On 7 October 2011 10:53, Benjie Gillam <benjie@???> wrote:
> On 7 Oct 2011, at 10:30, Alan Pope wrote:
>> Use DBAN and get on with your life :D
>
> Get on with your life after the many hours it takes to run...
>


I wouldn't advocate watching that particular pot boil, no.

> Assuming you're not intending to reuse or redistribute it, and that you have or can borrow a sledgehammer: sledgehammer it and get on with your life, it's not just faster, but cheaper and easier too, and better for the environment... and more fun! :D
>


Why would you not reuse or redistribute it once you've wiped it?

I fail to see how smashing a working device up is better for the
environment than anything.

I can see how it can be fun though :)

Al.

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