Darik's Boot and Nuke is a boot disk that can erase entire hard drives.
"Darik's Boot and Nuke," commonly known as DBAN, is a boot floppy that can securely wipe hard disks of most computers. This self-contained software can be used for bulk or emergency data destruction as it automatically and completely deletes the contents of any hard disk it detects.
One of the key features of DBAN is its free and fast operation, making it an ideal solution for fast action during emergency situations. The software's user-friendly interface makes it easy to operate. All you have to do is start the computer with DBAN and press the ENTER key.
With DBAN, you don't have to worry about data recovery as the software offers safe and irrecoverable data destruction. DBAN uses advanced techniques to prevent most forensic data recovery techniques, ensuring that your data is entirely removed.
This software features SysLinux 2.13, Linux 2.4.33, LZMA 4.32, uClibc 0.9.20, Busybox 0.60.5, Ncurses 5.3, and WinImage 8.0.8000. The latest version, dban-1.0.7, was compiled with Debian gcc-3.3 1:3.3.5-13, and the release is compressed with LZMA, which provides more free space on the floppy disk. Also, new drivers for LSI MPT and I2O were added.
The DBAN team is dedicated to ensuring that users receive the best experience possible. The team thanks Dorina Lanza for reporting a block adjustment error and Igor Sobrado for reporting the "5220.22-M" typo. Overall, DBAN is an effective, reliable, and user-friendly software, perfect for anyone seeking a secure method of data destruction.
One of the key features of DBAN is its free and fast operation, making it an ideal solution for fast action during emergency situations. The software's user-friendly interface makes it easy to operate. All you have to do is start the computer with DBAN and press the ENTER key.
With DBAN, you don't have to worry about data recovery as the software offers safe and irrecoverable data destruction. DBAN uses advanced techniques to prevent most forensic data recovery techniques, ensuring that your data is entirely removed.
This software features SysLinux 2.13, Linux 2.4.33, LZMA 4.32, uClibc 0.9.20, Busybox 0.60.5, Ncurses 5.3, and WinImage 8.0.8000. The latest version, dban-1.0.7, was compiled with Debian gcc-3.3 1:3.3.5-13, and the release is compressed with LZMA, which provides more free space on the floppy disk. Also, new drivers for LSI MPT and I2O were added.
The DBAN team is dedicated to ensuring that users receive the best experience possible. The team thanks Dorina Lanza for reporting a block adjustment error and Igor Sobrado for reporting the "5220.22-M" typo. Overall, DBAN is an effective, reliable, and user-friendly software, perfect for anyone seeking a secure method of data destruction.
What's New
Version 1.0.7: N/A