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Re: Most simple filesystem with content checksums?



On Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 06:30:45PM +0200, Ellie wrote:
> I wonder if there have ever been any considerations to add a content
> checksum capability (as an option, not as a requirement) to FFS, for
> example?

I do it at the application level using a short Tcl script recording
MD5 hashes of the files.  It's a manual process.  One benefit is that
it is filesystem agnostic.  I could use it on FAT if i wished.

My intent is to be able to catch single bit errors on external backup
media.


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