checksum | |
Type | glossary |
Dictionary | LCS |
Library | LiveCode Script |
Synonyms | checksum,checksummed,checksumming |
Related | Glossary: file |
Description | A value calculated from a block of data. Checksums are used to make sure a block of data has not been changed or corrupted. For example, after a file transfer, the original checksum can be compared to a new checksum computed on the transferred copy of the file. If they don't match, the file was altered during transmission and needs to be re-sent. |
Tags | text processing |