how do you use md5sum program

[Linux23]

to check the ISO once it's downloaded? at the command prompt, show me exactly the command that i need to type in. I just downloaded Mandrake 8.0, but it will not install properly!

 

[ugh]

Just do:

md5 <file name>

That's it. There'll be hard disk activity. The amount of time required to process the file depends on the file size. Once it's done, the MD5 string will be displayed to you.

 

[Linux23]

yeah, i did that...but what do i compare that string to?



<< Just do:

md5 <file name>

That's it. There'll be hard disk activity. The amount of time required to process the file depends on the file size. Once it's done, the MD5 string will be displayed to you. >>

 

[ugh]

<< yeah, i did that...but what do i compare that string to? >>



Go into the Mandrake d/l directory where you d/lded the ISOs. There should be this file called md5sum or something like that. D/l that and compare the md5sum you have with those.

 

[Linux23]

oh, okay ugh! i guess i was on the right track, just needed some confirmation from an expert!

Thanks!