ShredOS: Secure Disk Eraser for All Processors
2025-01-01
ShredOS is a lightweight, bootable Linux distribution built with Buildroot, designed for secure disk erasure. It features nwipe, a powerful tool offering various wiping methods including DoD 5220.22-M compliance, and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. Bootable from USB or CD, ShredOS requires no installation and provides a user-friendly interface. It also includes utilities like smartmontools and hdparm for disk diagnostics and maintenance.