D
Correct answer is No..you cannot do it (as the input is unlimited and the
output restricted)...
however and more clues re the input is it acii a..z or language 'Neven wrote
an email..'
Neven
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Subject: RE: [DUG]: [Q] Convert a given string to a magic number....
> N,
>
> - String can be any length
> - Result "number" must "fit" into a longword (ie unsigned 32 bit number)
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> Behalf Of Neven MacEwan
> Sent: Wednesday, 18 October 2000 13:48
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> Subject: Re: [DUG]: [Q] Convert a given string to a magic number....
>
>
> D,
>
> May be a bit obvoius but why hash? Any restrictions on max input
> length/number size
>
> Neven
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> Sent: Wednesday, 18 October 2000 15:43
> Subject: [DUG]: [Q] Convert a given string to a magic number....
>
>
> > G'Day,
> >
> > Another obscure one. Has anyone got any suggestins on how to turn an
> > arbitrary string into a unique number?
> >
> > Eg 'ab' = 123
> > 'ba' = 456
> > 'abc' = 1234
> >
> > etc.
> >
> > My first thought was
> >
> > Original String --> Apply MD5 Hash --> StringOfFixed length -->
> > MagicStringToNoEncoding = Desired Result
> >
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