Securely delete files...

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On Wed, 20 Aug 2008, Bhushan Jain wrote:

> I wanted to know how could the file be deleted securely using PGP?
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you wouldn't use a hammer to put in screws, would you? there are tools for 
deleting files, but gpg isn't in the list. start with this one - 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srm_%E2%80%93_Secure_Remove

or google for `secure delete` and add the operating system & file system 
that you're concerned about.

be aware that some file systems make the job of ~really~ deleting files 
difficult or impossible.


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