Frankly I never knew about this since I haven't seen any big reason for it with other free tools doing similar to same work (for free no less.)
Good luck in your adventures.
Bob
The 'new' BCWipe v6 has been out since June 2012. When will it be reviewed by CNET ? It is one of the best 'wiping-tools' around. Many new features have been introduced since v5 that you have reviewed.
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