hash algorithm

[CL Gilbert]

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What is the hash algorithm for, or what is the hash itself for?  And why
do I have several choices?  Is one better or preferred for a particular
situation or reason?


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Thank you,


CL Gilbert
Free Java interface to Freechess.org
http://www.rigidsoftware.com/Chess/chess.html
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16

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GNU Privacy Guard http://www.gnupg.org
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html, windows
users should try that.
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