Delete OS from Unix Workstation B2000 - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

baloo64 · #1 08-07-2007

Hello,

I have two Unix WS B2000 from HP and I would like to know how I could delete the OS from the harddisk.

Thanks

Sukhendu Naskar · #2 08-07-2007

login as super user.
come at root dir.
run: rm -fr *
the above command will wipe out the OS from ur HD.

baloo64 · #3 08-07-2007

Thanks,

if the OS is wiped, the machine does not boot ?

Sukhendu Naskar · #4 08-07-2007

u mentioned two OS u r having.
specify clearly what u want to do please

baloo64 · #5 08-07-2007

I would like to wipe the OS from both machines and understand what will happen at the boot after the wipe.

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