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The command "xxhsum -b" is used to calculate the xxHash checksum for a file in binary mode.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "xxhsum" is the name of the command or program that is being executed.
  • "-b" is an option or flag that is being passed to the xxhsum command. In this case, it stands for "binary mode".
  • When the "-b" flag is used, the xxhsum command will calculate the xxHash checksum for a file in binary mode. This means that it will read the file as a sequence of binary data, rather than as text.

The xxHash algorithm is a fast non-cryptographic hash function that is used to quickly compute a fixed-size checksum of a file or data. By calculating the checksum, one can verify the integrity of the file or detect if it has been modified in any way.

In summary, the "xxhsum -b" command is used to calculate the xxHash checksum for a file in binary mode.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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