Questions about generating keys (hash firewalls)

[Oskar L.]

Allen Schultz wrote:
> Is there a comprehensive list of hashes used in encryption that can
> help me choose which is the best to use?

I'm sure there is, but such a list would not do you much good. The
application you use probably only supports a few. Some are old and
insecure, and should not be used. I suggest you check what hashes your
application supports, then read about them on Wikipedia. Here's a few:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIPEMD160
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHIRLPOOL

Oskar