On Thu, 4 Oct 2001 17:34:53 +0200, "Robert MacLean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I'm assuming that the md5sum file with the m8.1 iso's is a crc type
> check thing? if so how do i use it?
> 
> Thanx
> 
> Robert

Yes. It uses checksumming to verify the integrity of your files. Put it in the
same directory as the ISO binaries, and type:

  $ md5sum -c md5sum

The second "md5sum" is the filename. For more info, type "man md5sum".

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