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Darik's Boot and Nuke v1.0.1
by Darik Horn
Relevant URL:
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
Platforms: Os Independent
Summary:
Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.
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