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sumfile command

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Summary

Calculates the sum of a file

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Description

Calculating the hash sum of files is important, because it lets users verify if the file is corrupt or not. It calculates the sum of a file using either the MD5, SHA1, SHA256, or SHA512 algorithms.

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Command usage

  • sumfile (algorithm) (file)

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Examples

  • sumfile MD5 DefenseShield.png: Calculates the MD5 sum of an image that has the defensive shield.

  • sumfile SHA256 plasma-desktop_5.16.5-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb: Calculates the SHA256 sum of the Ubuntu/Debian package of KDE Plasma Desktop

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