Removing Data prior to sale

[scooterdude]

Hello:

I will soon part with my G4 PowerMac (silver doors) and wish to remove all my data but really do not know where to start. I also want to remove relevant applications that I do not wish to go with the computer to its new owner.

What must I do to remove my mail folders, iTune library, iPhoto library, etc etc.

Thanks in advance

Jonathan in Denver

 

[jbarley]

Hello:

I will soon part with my G4 PowerMac (silver doors) and wish to remove all my data but really do not know where to start. I also want to remove relevant applications that I do not wish to go with the computer to its new owner.

What must I do to remove my mail folders, iTune library, iPhoto library, etc etc.

Thanks in advance

Jonathan in Denver

The normal process is to boot from the install disk and reformat the drive, (do the write zero's multiple times thingy if you're really paranoid).
Then do a fresh clean install, this way they'll a basic system with all the goodies as it was when it originally sold.

jb.