I'm selling my iMac G5 20" rev A to make way for a rev C that should be here tomorrow. I backed up all the important documents on the old iMac and wish to put it in "safe for sale status" before sending it off. What should I do? Just a simple reinstall of OS X?
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Prepare iMac G5 rev A for new owner
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Make sure you format your hard drive during that install. Some people will tell you to zero all the data. Basically it makes it near impossible for anyone to recover data off it. There is also the 8-way random write which is even more secure. These extra security options can take a long time to complete. Personally, unless you have classified work, sensitive material, or personal info you want to make sure is destroyed, a simple format will work.PuterSaurus said:
I just sold mine, and zeroing all data felt the most secure and it only took about an hour, then just reinstall the OS, and when it wants to setup a new user account, quit and it will shut itself off. That way the new owner gets the new mac expierience in all it's glory!! 