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Subject: Re: about the checksum
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they are there so you can compare the real checksum hash for the .ISO file 
against what you downloaded as a way to make sure you downloaded every 
single bit of the file or if it has been changed.


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From: "Ffflee Ffflee" <ffflee_ffflee@yahoo.com>
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Subject: about the checksum

> when i downloaded the freebsd ISO files is there any reason why
> i should downlaod the checksum files also? why would they be on the 
> download
> ISO page if there isnt a reason  for them being there. what is the purpose 
> of checksum files? and do I need to download them? I got the freebsd cd 
> ISO. do i need any others off the same page.   ..........Newby.
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