Tutorial Checking md5sums Under XP


rom the website:
http://www.pc-tools.net/win32/md5sums/
MD5sums calculates the MD5 message digest for one or more files (includes a percent done display for large files). By comparing the MD5 digest of a file to a value supplied by the original sender, you can make sure that files you download are free from damage and tampering. MD5 values are frequently supplied along with downloadable files. (Optimized implementation).

This little tutorial takes you into the world of the command line (CL) of Windows XP. Everyone lived on the CL under DOS. Then Mac came along and the desktop appeared... the CL was beaten back from the user and most were happy not having to remember arcane commands. Then, computing regrouped around power users and Linux and Redmond listened, a little bit. XP's CL is nothing compared to Linux but at least it'll remember the last command passed if you don't close the command line window.

Watch how you can drag and drop into the CL as well... it's cool.