16 Jul
2017
16 Jul
'17
19:45
On 07/16/2017 01:26 PM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
If doesn't matter if it goes round the world... Supposedly TCP is reliable.
Years ago we knew we had to verify all transported files.
TCP uses a 16 bit ones compliment checksum to verify accuracy. It's not that rigorous of a check. For example, 2 wrong bits in the same bit position will cancel out. A CRC would be much better, but wasn't used. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org