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MD5shot is a utility to quickly get the md5 hash of a string or file without a trip to the terminal. Also does file and string comparison and file integrity checking.
What's New
Version 2.1b1:
- Universal Application
- MD5shot is now free again (actually it was before, but the listing didn't get updated.
- BUG FIX: no longer has any problems with paths with spaces.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.2 or later. 10.1 should work, but is unsupported. This is a beta version, and if it does not work on your system, email me.
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.2 or later. 10.1 should work, but is unsupported. This is a beta version, and if it does not work on your system, email me.
MD5shot User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:3,141 |
| Version Downloads:2,304 |
| Type:Business : Applications |
| License:Free |
| Date:11 Apr 2006 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price:Free |
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MD5shot is a utility to quickly get the md5 hash of a string or file without a trip to the terminal. Also does file and string comparison and file integrity checking.
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This is more of a comment, not really a revue or anything.
I think the reason why this is getting a lot of negative comments is the following:
1) This is free on OS X (via terminal)
2) This is free on OS 9 (some app called shorten)
3) It's 10 bucks.
4) OS 9 is basically dead. Only a small group use it. Those who are on that platform probably won't be needing md5.
5) For those on OS X needing md5, for the most part they would be the type who also would be knowledgeable of the terminal.
6) It's 10 dollars.
I think it's pointless to post any more bad comments, and also bad ratings. At the same time, from the feedback you've received so far, I'd ask the developer to rethink his/her approach to this solution. This would appeal to a small group I think, and I'm not sure if they'd be willing to pay a shareware fee of the current price for what this does. I realize that you have done a lot of work on it, it does look useful, but.. *shrug*
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Anonymous reviewed on 20 Dec 2004
How do I know the known hash hasn't been messed with?
Why has the price doubled? "an icon", suspect features and being able to handle paths with spaces doesn't make this worth any more than it used to be worth, which was $0.
Anonymous reviewed on 15 Feb 2004
Yeah - as another poster expressed it: 'on yer bike'.
Anonymous reviewed on 12 Feb 2004
Anonymous reviewed on 12 Feb 2004
Anonymous reviewed on 12 Feb 2004
For those of you out there who are not afraid to learn something new - open the terminal. Type "ls" to see files and directories listed. Type "cd" and then the directory name to change to that directory. Type "cd .." to leave that directory. Type "md5" and then the filename of the file you want to checksum, wait for a few seconds, and then voila - you have your checksum, free.
But while you're at it, you should also mention all the other apps in this same category out there, apps such as Cocktail and OnyX, and in particular this new breed that call 'rm -P' and claim they're shredding your files for only $25 if you pay.
Yes, this must stop. Try CLIX - available here for free - and sign on to the newsletter. You get tutorials in how this Terminal thing works.
Anonymous reviewed on 12 Feb 2004