Re: table row "checksum"

downwithspammersfamily_at_attbi.net says...
> "Geoff Muldoon" <geoff.muldoon_at_trap.gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > Seeking advice as to the best method of generating a "table row
> checksum".
>
> Yes, look at the
> http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/appdev.102/b14258/d_crypto.htm#sthref1559
> and use the sha-1 algorithium the secure hash 1. Given the same inputs you
> will get the same hash. It is highly unlikely that you will get the same
> hash for different inputs. Yes, it is possible, but the odds are very very
> very low. (out of a 160 bit message the odds are better you will win the
> Powerball lottery). I think this is the recommended hash algorithium for
> what you propose.

Tks Jim,

Will RTFM and experiment.

GM Received on Sun Jan 08 2006 - 17:23:52 CST