Re: Software to wipe disk drives on servers and pc

In article <1201727467_4678@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
skymax_taf <skymax_taf@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have a few servers and pcs (both personal and business) that I would
like to donate to Goodwill. Before I do that, I want to wipe the drives
completely. Does anyone have a recommendation on a good software
product I can use to wipe these drives before donating them? Thank you
in advance for your time.

<SARCASM>
Evidence Eliminator.
</SARCASM>
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