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from: Kris Steenhaut
date: 2005-12-05 00:16:58
subject: Re: Formatting 160 GB HDs using Long format option on OS2 CP2

altownsend{at}dccnet.com schreef:

>I never use "Long Format" on new drives
>
Would be pointless anyway.

The only reason to use a long format is to have all date (hopefully) 
wiped out. As you are well aware of, whether hpfs or jfs, a quick format 
only cleans the database. All data remain on disk and are recoverable 
for if you would care to spend time and above all money on it.

-- 
Groeten uit Gent,

   Kris




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