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Re: Flash Memory Wiping

Subject: Re: Flash Memory Wiping
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:56:08 -0800
On Friday 19 January 2007 09:13, Deian Stefan wrote:
If you have OS X you can use the Disk Utility to 0-out the data,
7-pass or 35-pass erase on any mounted volumes. There are alot of
GNU/Linux tools that are similar and can do 35-pass erase.

On 1/18/07, William M. Ryan <wmr02@health.state.ny.us> wrote:
Can anyone recommend a tool/technique  that will ensure that no data is
recoverable from flash memory devices including USB drives, Memory cards,
and PDAs?

No, you arent getting it.

You don't overwrite the data to erase on flash.
You fill the device.

cheers,
--dr

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