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I just got a 20 gig drive from my friends computer, but I want to clean it totally, what's the best way to do that? Should I use the os x cd? Also, is the os x cd for a g4 the same as a g3?
Originally posted by nlz2: I just got a 20 gig drive from my friends computer, but I want to clean it totally, what's the best way to do that? Should I use the os x cd? Also, is the os x cd for a g4 the same as a g3?
I assume that by "cleaning it totally" you only mean format it so that data on it (including files from "previous" filesystem(s)) is not accessible using off-the-shelf/freely downloadable software. In that case, simply use Mac OS X's disk utility with the "zero fill" option.
If you want a US Department of Defense standards compliant secure erase, look at "KillDisk" (erases by writing random information over multiple passes):
That sounds good, but i don't have the original mac os x cd. However, my brother does, is it possible to use his for the zero fill option? Or are there copyright things to stop that, i.e. passwords or serials?
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