Or if you wanted to take the non-violent/destructive route, you could have just used a magnetic degauser We used to use one for wiping VHS assessment videos, but I have to say it... lump hammer Cheesecake!!
Then the Jaz drives came out. Remember those? 2GB on something the size of a floppy disk. Minds were blown. Then flash technology came out and that was the end of that.
Yeah I remember them well 1GB then the 2GB followed. Seemed like a ridiculous amount of space at the time... Times change huh!
I my take my manhammer to an old 8Gb drive i found lurking away Best bit is its called a fubar Proof http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=TL11988&CMP=e-2072-00001000 Although its big brother looks more fun at 30" long Ill try mine on it this weekend
secure wipe....LOL just make a Linux boot USB stick and hard format between the different file systems as much as you deem necessary. DONE.
80 times? How long do you think that would take LOL? Hit em with a hammer.... done! Edit: Sorry if that came across a bit sharp - crap morning already @work!!
Smashing HDDs, so much fun! Did it while on work experience with Somerset County Council. Oh the joys!