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Re: [PATCH] doc: indicate sha1 has the same limitations as md5
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Jim Meyering |
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Re: [PATCH] doc: indicate sha1 has the same limitations as md5 |
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Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:52:26 -0800 |
On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 8:29 PM, Pádraig Brady <address@hidden> wrote:
> +The SHA-1 algorithm should not be used any more for security related
> purposes.
> +Instead, better use an SHA\-2 algorithm, implemented in the programs
Thanks. I appreciate the use of that macro to avoid duplication.
Re the above two lines, I suggest these instead:
Do not use the SHA-1 algorithm for security related purposes.
Instead, use an SHA\-2 algorithm, implemented in the programs