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I want to delete a file securely under Redhat or suse linux so my question is is it possible? even if i'm using ext3 file system
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You can delete file securely. You can use wipe, srm, or shred command to delete file

I have alredy covered the How to delete file securely here: http://www.cyberciti.biz/nixcraft/vi...e-securely.php it has all info you need
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