From: Christophe V. <chr...@fr...> - 2005-03-29 13:15:40
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> > > However, it would *really* be nicer to have shorter ids. > > What about recursively crc32 this id to trim the binary part to 32 bits ? > > I guess that crc32 is not designed for such purposes (avoidance > collision). How about md5 (128-bit output) ? > > Anyway, I have no preference in the matter and this is a temporary > solution. So if you prefer the crc32 solution, I'll go with it. > 128 bit + header strings should be short enough. > > What was your opinion on the id format suggested by Pyx (with portal id) ? > > I missed the suggestion. Please give me the pointer. > Now that you say it, the suggestion was made on IRC. Nicholas, from Pyx, said he would coordonate his work with Ming. I guess you will hear about him soon ... regards, cvaroqui |