Recommended programme to wipe my machine?

I have treated myself to a new iMac and want to give my old one to a friend. It's a 2006 intel processor model.
Can anyone recommend a good programme to clean up the machine and take all my personal stuff off?
Thanks in advance

Hello Tracey:
I would erase and then install OS X from the software install DVD that came with your system.
Disk utility>erase also has a secure erase (takes awhile). If this is a friend of yours, the secure wipe is probably not necessary.
Barry

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