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sumfile command

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Summary

Calculates the sum of files

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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 files using either the MD5 or SHA256 algorithms.

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Command usage

  • sumfile (MD5/SHA256) (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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