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 * Check S.M.A.R.T. values and make an 'passed' or 'not passed' decision
 * If passed, wipe the data securely
 
+## Debian Install Notes
+
+* apt-get install ncurses-dev
+* apt-get install hwinfo
+* wget http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian/pool/main/s/smartmontools/smartmontools_7.1-1_amd64.deb
+* dpkg --install smartmontools_7.1-1_amd64.deb 
+
+