Format HD on Macbook Pro

Hi Pple,
Want to sell my macbook pro with Leopard installed on it and wanted to PROPERLY format the HD before I give it to someone else.
I've searched the web but couldn't find anything, could it be Leopard is still new and pple haven't wanted to format it?
Either way, if you have an idea, or a link please let me know. Thanks.

You mean you want to erase the HD so nobody can find out what was on it?
If so, after you have backed up everything, boot into the Leopard DVD and run Disk Utility. Select your partition and erase. You will see below a "security" button which will allow you to erase it securely.
Bear in mind that a real disk recovery expert might still be able to get stuff off the drive, but that's highly improbable.
If you are a bit paranoid, erase it securely again.
If DU shows any other partitions, do the same to them or first make it all one partition.
In any case, use the Secure erase feature and you will be safe.

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