Iside, the hash code tool

We just released a new version of Iside, the message digest computing tool.

A "message digest computing tool" is a software capable of computing the hash code (also known as HASH SUM or checksum) of any file of any size. Iside implements the most complete series of hashing algorithms available on the market:

• ADLER32
• CRC32
• FCS16/32
• GOST
• HAVAL128
• HAVAL160
• HAVAL192
• HAVAL224
• HAVAL256
• HMAC-SHA1 (with key)
• MD2
• MD4
• MD5
• RIPEMD160
• SHA1
• SHA224
• SHA256
• SHA384
• SHA512
• TIGER
• WHIRLPOOL

Using the same technology, it is possible to compare files with Windows shell integration: right click on a file, select Copy and by right clicking on another file you will discover if they are equal.
Along with file comparison, Iside comes with a full featured folder comparison tool. This tool lets you analyze the contents of a folder against the contents of another folder to determine if they are bit per bit equal. In some fields, such as document management, file versioning, document workflows, it is not sufficient to say that two files are equal just because they have the same name and the same size. Think for instance at source code directories, or signed documents. Iside compares folders by making a three steps comparison: name, size and, finally, hash code. You may report differences in HTML, CSV and text formats. This makes of Iside a valid and useful tool for configuration managers, software deployers or document managers.

Iside, the message digest computing tool, is available for a free trial download at http://www.littlelite.net/iside

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