Hashes, how to use them.

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  1. the jimmy
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    So the checksum is to verify that the (download) file hasn't been hacked?
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  3. C-11
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    In short, it's to make sure the file is not corrupt in transit.

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  4. Ztruker
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    HashCheck is great, thanks for the pointer.
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