Checksums for files in the Loader partition
David R. Lane (77) 766 posts |
Are md5 checksums published anywhere for all the files in the Loader partition? |
Chris Evans (457) 1614 posts |
The most important file RISCOS.IMG is modified in use as ‘CMOS RAM’ is part of the file so an MD5 would be of know use for it. Update: Doh! “Know” use… and I didn’t dictate it. |
David R. Lane (77) 766 posts |
Then, this is one reason for seperating CMOS from RISCOS.IMG: We could use the checksum to test for corruption. I believe other reasons were given elsewhere in the forum. |
Chris Evans (457) 1614 posts |
AIUI it was the only way known at the time to get it working. I believe another way is now thought to be possible and is on the to do list. |