Talk:Shred (Unix)

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'Cannot'[edit]

It is incorrect to state software of any sort can guarantee files stored on magnetic media 'cannot' be recovered. Forensic equipment has a definite advantage. What can be stated with accuracy is that 'thorough' shredding such as 'Gutmann' shredding is 'the next best thing' to incineration - and the basic practical day-to-day solution. But no more.

This is not Unix[edit]

It is not POSIX, it is not SUS, not SVID, not XPG, it is a proprietary GNU extension (yes, the terms proprietary and GNU are valid in the same sentence). There are some sources given, albeit not altogether independent ones, but this should surely be moved from the current title that is suggestive of a standard utility. Crispmuncher (talk) 05:32, 6 September 2012 (UTC).[reply]

I concur, it's patently not a standard Unix utility. Shred (GNU/Linux) would be the obvious solution but isn't much better. I'd propose just Shred (GNU). -Rushyo ^Talk 12:03, 24 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Cite v Example[edit]

"Even if the file is overwritten, residual magnetic fields may allow data recovery using specialist hardware equipment.[citation needed]" - do you really need a citation for that or examples of hardware/software that CAN absolutely recover data? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Weedmic (talk • contribs) 10:48, 24 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]