Find the answer to your Linux question:
Results 1 to 2 of 2
I am relatively new to Linux but can safely make my way around the environment... Two questions: Is anyone familiar with dcfldd? If so, how do I use the command ...
Enjoy an ad free experience by logging in. Not a member yet? Register.
  1. 07-21-2004 #1
    krop86
    krop86 is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Ithaca, NY
    Posts
    3

    dcfldd/hexdump help...

    I am relatively new to Linux but can safely make my way around the environment...

    Two questions:
    Is anyone familiar with dcfldd? If so, how do I use the command line to wipe a drive using a fill other than 'zero'?

    When using hexdump...actually I need a Lamens term definition for it and how to use it on the command line... the man pages aren't helping me out much...

    Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 07-21-2004 #2
    variant
    variant is offline
    Linux Engineer
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Uppsala, Sweden
    Posts
    1,278
    If you want to wipe a drive check out "badblocks" in safe mode it maintains the data integrity but in write mode testing it will utterly hammer anything stored on your disk. you can also change the default behaviour.. "man badblocks"
    Proud to be a GNU/Gentoo Linux user!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules