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8 Pass Random Data Write takes forever...

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What are you hiding? and of course it has to take along time. think of how long it takes to install 1gb... multiply that by how many gbs your comp has and ull figure it out.
 
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I didn't have a whole lot of personal data on my mac, but I figure its still a good idea to get it all off there before I sell it.
 
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oh yeah, SS# credit cards.. all that shiz is vulnerable
 

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