At least he is not filling the cup with salt peter or nitro-glycerin. That would be even less healthy for the magnetron.
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>>> On 6/24/2008 at 3:24 PM, MSU Network Administrators Group wrote:
> Not sure if that's the healthiest practice for the magnetron... :-) /rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of STeve Andre'
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Destroying CD-R data
>
> On Tuesday 24 June 2008 12:53:03 David McFarlane wrote:
> > OK, a user just handed me a CD-R with sensitive data on it. What is
> > the University's recommendation for how to destroy it? Thanks.
>
> You can always shred it, but the far more entertaining way is to
> stuff it in a microwave oven atop a short styrofoam cup, and nuke
> it.
>
> In less than 5 seconds it will spark and make an amazing if short
> science-fiction looking shower of sparks.
>
> The resultant "CD" is entirely crinkled and completely unreadable.
>
> Shreding is more practical, but definitely loses in the fun department.
>
> --STeve Andre'
> Political Science
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