On Mar 7, 5:30*pm, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:
Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:11:54 +0000, Adam Funk wrote:

On a related note, is there a good & easy way to destroy data CDs?
The shredders I've come across with CD slots just scratch the surfaces
up a bit

That'll stop all but the most determined from reading a CD. Some
coarse (40 or 60 grit) sand paper will do the same or an angle
grinder.

rather than break them into bits.

They are tough but brittle buggers. Flex one enough so that it breaks
and you get a fair few high speed and sharp bits of sharpnel...

IIRC they burn well but the best is to use a microwave oven.

As said, nuke them or break them up


NT