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Old 08-07-2007
Delete OS from Unix Workstation B2000

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
# 2  
Old 08-07-2007
deleting OS

login as super user.
come at root dir.
run: rm -fr *
the above command will wipe out the OS from ur HD.
# 3  
Old 08-07-2007
Thanks,

if the OS is wiped, the machine does not boot ?
# 4  
Old 08-07-2007
u mentioned two OS u r having.
specify clearly what u want to do please
# 5  
Old 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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