4D-Coder/SHA256SUM_verifier

Debian SHA256SUM Verifier V1

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Table of Contents

1. Functionality
2. Learning Goals
3. Stack
4. Contributors

Functionality

What does this app do?

A SHA256SUM hash key can be generated by running a 256-bit algorithm over an ISO image containing a linux distribution to cross check it's validity. While consuming a Debian distribution should only be done through an official developer portal to begin with, running a checksum will increase confidence that the image is legitimate. This program is designed to streamline this cross-checking process in order to deliver immediate feedback on the quality of your image.

Learning Goals

• Experience interacting with Python data types
• Increase visibility (yes, I am still working on things)
• Introduction to built-in RegEx functions in Python
• Practice understanding of IO procedure
• Utilize a Python debugger
• Build a tool that I can use for at home projects

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Project Stack

Building

Debugging

Versioning

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Installation

How to use this tool

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone git@github.com:4D-Coder/SHA256SUM_verifier.git


2. Once you have the tool locally, add your iso file to the root directory of the project.


3. Included with the cloned project is a 256SHASUMS.txt file containing hashes for the most recent Debian live images at the time of this project's creation.
   • Ensure that you have the most relevant and recent 256SHASUMS.txt for your image from the Debian official site!



4. Calculate your SHA-256 hash using your utility of choice so that you have your 256-bit code and iso name like so:

   9e1daaf6fc3fb237815e3cde436a99fc41c96a17e6d0bb88cd7f4210f98a7abb debian-live-12.1.0-amd64-cinnamon.iso


5. Open up your terminal, cd into the project root directory, and run run.py to start the program!

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Contributors

Antonio King Hunt

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