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Andrei Maberley [Wiping using Dban from DVD] 		ttt:prep_donated_computers [2017/06/14 02:18] (current)
Andrei Maberley [Make a DBAN CD/DVD]
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  ===== Preparing Donated Computers =====  ===== Preparing Donated Computers =====
  
-To prepare computers for CCC we run through a process of wiping the hard drives, disassembling the monitors storing the leads and cables. Once the computers are broken down, the main issue is on-site storage. +To prepare computers for CCC we run through a process of wiping the hard drives, disassembling the monitors storing the leads and cables. <WRAP hideslide>Once the computers are broken down, the main issue is on-site storage. </WRAP>
  ===== Secure Wipe with  Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) =====  ===== Secure Wipe with  Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) =====
  
-To wipe the computers we use [[http://www.dban.org/|DBAN]].  DBAN is a simple program that can be burn onto a CD/DVD or loaded over a network,that erased data using industry standard algorithms.+To wipe the computers we use [[http://www.dban.org/|DBAN]].  DBAN is a simple program that can be burnt onto a CD/DVD or loaded over a network,that erases data using industry standard algorithms.
  
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 Your computer will boot and let you choose from a number of options for wiping the drive, ranging from simple to paranoid. Your computer will boot and let you choose from a number of options for wiping the drive, ranging from simple to paranoid.
  
 The official version of DBAN doesn't work on all the SLQ donated computers so we've made a build from an unofficial [[https://github.com/NHellFire/dban|fork]], which can be burnt to a DVD. The official version of DBAN doesn't work on all the SLQ donated computers so we've made a build from an unofficial [[https://github.com/NHellFire/dban|fork]], which can be burnt to a DVD.
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  ==== Make a DBAN CD/DVD ====  ==== Make a DBAN CD/DVD ====
  
-This procedure works on various SLQ donated computers including HP-8100 and HP-8200 Desktop PCs, HP-Elitebook laptops as well as older Dell computers. If you are have trouble adapting it for your donations, please contact us for a hand.+This procedure works on various SLQ donated computers including HP-8100 and HP-8200 Desktop PCs, HP-Elitebook laptops as well as older Dell computers. If you are having trouble adapting it for your donations, please contact us for a hand.
  
 You can download our {{:ttt:dban.tar.gz|build}} here, then use the archive manager to extract the files. You can download our {{:ttt:dban.tar.gz|build}} here, then use the archive manager to extract the files.
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