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Checksum is an important tool for verifying the integrity of data transmitted over the internet. It is a mathematical algorithm used to verify the accuracy and completeness of data that has been transmitted from one computer to another. The checksum is calculated by taking the data and running it through an algorithm to generate a unique string of numbers and letters that can be compared to the data sent from the other computer. If the checksum matches the data, then the data has been transmitted successfully. If the checksum does not match the data, then there is a problem with the transmission and the data should be re-sent. The most common checksums used today are MD5 and SHA-1, although there are others. Checksums are used in many applications, including file transfers, network communications, and software downloads.

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