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1. gimmie
   Member

   I like downloading your software but I have a protocol to follow. That protocol usually means checking the md5 of software to make sure it isn't corrupt and hasn't been tampered with (yes flamers, md5 breaks, I know, thanks) before I run the install.

   I think it would be great if you would provide a secure way to obtain the md5 of whatever zip file you are offering for download on a specific day.

   I notice you have https up and running but it's not perfect right now because of a certificate mismatch:
   ds-3747.freedownloadcenter.com

   Once that's fixed maybe you could have a page with the md5 for the zip of software of the day.

   Like this on your normal site:
   Today's software is System Safety Monitor. Click here to download. The md5, also available on our secure website, is 76ee218bab00f9e4b1495f77f9f49664

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. BillW50
   Member

   All compressed files have checksums gimmie. If it is corrupt, it reports a CRC error. This isn't good enough?

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. gimmie
   Member

   Not for me. With this particular site I am looking to verify that the files I download are actually the files you are offering. If there is a way to 1. securely download the zip file or 2. make information available securely that can validate the zip file (like just a md5 on your https.. cheaper, I think) that would be great, and that's my suggestion. Thanks :)

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. BillW50
   Member

   Well I don't see the point. I've never been to a site yet that offers such security. Not even from Windows Updates. So what are you afraid of? That you are grabbing files from other than from the GAOTD site?

   Posted 1 year ago #

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