Checksum-hash/digest-digital indentifier-MD5

[Rex Brooks <rex.brooks@ncoic.org>]

Hi Again, Robin,

I don't have an entry in my email archive from you in reply to this 
message, sent two weeks ago, so I am resending it. I suspect I may have 
inadvertently missed your reply, but if you could resend it or put it on 
your to-do list, I would appreciate it.

It's been a busy time,
Rex

Robin:

  At our EM TC Reference Information Model (RIM) subcommittee meeting 
today, we discussed the need for confirmation of the integrity of 
downloaded documents (schema, zip files, etc.) using a checksum or other 
approach.  This agenda item came from Martena Gooch's excellent 
suggestion that we provide a solution and which then resulted in some 
email discussions.  Although there are probably various approaches, our 
thought was that it might be best to consider first the OASIS staff 
recommendation, since the downloads will be from the OASIS site.

  In one of your emails, you mentioned that OASIS has a requirement in 
hand to do something better than just zip crc for hash/digest, maybe MD5 
or other solution. So I was wondering if you would like to take the lead 
on this, consult with members as needed, and make a recommendation. 
This will ensure that the solution matches the OASIS requirements and 
policy, which should help with the transition.

--Rex