In the section "Nive to Have" (TODO file) there is an entry about secure wiping: PGP use for file-wiping Bob Jenkins ISAAC random generator, which is designed to cryptographically strong (enough for wiping !?). GPG could use it, too ... or not? (I dont't know, but I think the algorithm isn't patented) PS: Sorry for my english. -- Two-a-Day GPG/PGP 0xBF3DF9B4