Permanently deleting files at once

[kelly]

On Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:21:02 +0400
"Ali Linx (amjjawad)" <amjjawad at gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> > Well, I need a permanent delete option when:
> >
> > 1. I delete files with root priviledges (gksudo, sudo).
> >
> > 2. I delete files on a portable, external USB hard disk
> >
> 
> In both cases, you can use *"Del+Shift"* if you don't want to use
> "Delete" from the right click menu :)
> If you ask me, that will be the fastest solution :D
> 
> 
> I searched Google, found nothing, decided to drop Lubuntu for now, and
> > then I thought let's try to the mailing list, as a last
> > attempt.  :-)
> >
> 
> https://help.ubuntu.com/11.04/ubuntu-help/files-delete.html
> 
> That was the first result on a quick Google Search [Search About
> 4,480,000 results (0.47 seconds)]
> I don't think a screenshot is required here ;)
> 
> Usually, we don't spend much time on Google and we give up so easily.
> I'm talking in general, I don't mean you specifically :)
> Or, sometimes, we use the wrong keywords when we search.
> 
> I'm sure the link above is more than enough and it is pointless to
> add that to Lubuntu Specific Wiki.
> 
> 
> Lubuntu is a great system and has an amazing team and I'm not saying
> that because I'm one of them, I'm saying that because I have joined
> them just because they are the best people on Ubuntu Community :) I
> love Lubuntu and it is my favorite without question :)
> 
> @Wiki-Team
> If you guys think it is still important to add something about
> PCManFM, I would suggest:
> 
> 1- http://wiki.lxde.org/en/PCManFM << we can edit this instead and
> link it to our Wiki - no need for duplication.
> 
> 2- If you disagree with the first point, please create a new page for
> PCManFM - I have come across some complains about PCManFM and I
> remembered that after my first email - as it is the default File
> Manager in Lubuntu and I think it deserves a special treatment :)
> Some users don't really like it and I don't really know what are their
> reasons? so maybe if we explain more about it, it could be better?
> 
> So, I suggested two options, whatever option you choose, I'm sure
> that will be a plus and help our users to learn and understand more
> about PCManFM :)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 5:16 PM, Ioannis Vranos
> <ioannis.vranos at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad)
> > <amjjawad at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'm a firm believer that a Trash (or whatever someone may call
> > > it) is a
> > MUST
> > > HAVE feature in any OS no matter what. If you are 100% sure you
> > > don't
> > really
> > > need that file/folder, someone else may not. I mean in case you
> > > need it later on for whatever reason. YMMV :)
> >
> > Well, I need a permanent delete option when:
> >
> > 1. I delete files with root priviledges (gksudo, sudo).
> >
> > 2. I delete files on a portable, external USB hard disk.
> >
> >
> > > If you ask me, Google is your best friend :)
> >
> > I searched Google, found nothing, decided to drop Lubuntu for now,
> > and then I thought let's try to the mailing list, as a last
> > attempt.  :-)
> >
> >
> > > Forums, IRC, Emails are your 2nd option and in most cases, google
> > > will direct you to a thread or two where you can find whatever
> > > you are looking for. If not, you can always ask :)
> > >
> > > Anyway, I don't mind to add that to the Wiki Pages, after all,
> > > I'm not an expert in that area so will leave it to those who know
> > > better but I was
> > just
> > > stating my opinion :)
> > >
> > > Dropping an entire system for that without searching is not good
> > > idea :) However, you asked and got the answer so hope you will
> > > not drop Lubuntu
> > at
> > > least for now ;)
> >
> > Yes, I am planning to migrate to Lubuntu 12.04. :-)
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ioannis Vranos
> >
> > http://cppsoftware.binhoster.com
> >
> 
> 
> 

Hi all,

If you or anyone is really interested in permanently destroying
files or directories what y'all have been discussing on this thread will
*not* do the job.  Period.

However, there are a couple of ways in which you *can* permanently
destroy files or directories.

First is too install bcrypt or ccrypt.  I use bcrypt.
Then install wipe.  I do not use shred.

I then place all files I want to destroy into a directory I named wipe.

I open up a terminal and then (do in this order):

  a.  Run bcrypt and encrypt all files contained within that directory.
      Once completed then;
  b.  Run wipe (For example I use wipe -rcf /home/krp/wipe).
  c.  Go take a nap (the process shall take awhile).

Another method is installing ubuntu's Secure-delete package.  I have
not tried yet but it does not only destroy files and directories but
also swap and memory.  Very good idea.

I am a firm believer in renaming 'Trash' or 'Delete' to 'Recycle' and
'Undelete'.

Have a fine one all.

-- 
krp
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