Need an app that can wipe my OSX drive.

[milky23]

I might be sending my iMac back, and just to be safe, I'd like to have the hard drive wiped such that its contents are irretrievable. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Lazyhound]

Boot using the OSX installation disc and do a seven-pass wipe.

 

[rendezvouscp]

I suggest using Disk Utility (from the install disc) and doing a "zero all data" instead of a seven-pass wipe. The multiple wipes can take forever and a day, and the added security is usually very little and not worth it for a regular user if they're sending their machine back.
-Chasen

 

[CanadaRAM]

I understand the concern, however, because people have reportedly received reconditioned goods from Apple (Mac, iPod) with previous owners' data on them.

 

[milky23]

Thanks! I was unaware that Apple already offered this feature. Good!