snarlydwarf wrote:
> That depends on the program.  It can be last-modified-time, size, md4
> or some other hash.

MD4 is way obsolete. Use at least a SHA1.



> Computing md4 on every file would be rather time consuming for a fast
> scan: it should not be the default.

I agree it has to be a user control option. But for some folks who care 
about the database, you have to be able to control, and tell if the song 
has changed.

There is another philosophical question: do you SHA the whole file or 
just the music parts?


-- 
Pat Farrell
http://www.pfarrell.com/

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