[Python-checkins] r61581 - in python/trunk: Doc/library/hashlib.rst Lib/hashlib.py

[gregory.p.smith]

Author: gregory.p.smith
Date: Wed Mar 19 02:38:35 2008
New Revision: 61581

Modified:
   python/trunk/Doc/library/hashlib.rst
   python/trunk/Lib/hashlib.py
Log:
Mention that crc32 and adler32 are available in a different module (zlib).
Some people look for them in hashlib.


Modified: python/trunk/Doc/library/hashlib.rst
==============================================================================
--- python/trunk/Doc/library/hashlib.rst	(original)
+++ python/trunk/Doc/library/hashlib.rst	Wed Mar 19 02:38:35 2008
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@
 digest are interchangeable.  Older algorithms were called message digests.  The
 modern term is secure hash.
 
+.. note::
+   If you want the adler32 or crc32 hash functions they are available in
+   the :mod:`zlib` module.
+
 .. warning::
 
    Some algorithms have known hash collision weaknesses, see the FAQ at the end.

Modified: python/trunk/Lib/hashlib.py
==============================================================================
--- python/trunk/Lib/hashlib.py	(original)
+++ python/trunk/Lib/hashlib.py	Wed Mar 19 02:38:35 2008
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@
 More algorithms may be available on your platform but the above are
 guaranteed to exist.
 
+NOTE: If you want the adler32 or crc32 hash functions they are available in
+the zlib module.
+
 Choose your hash function wisely.  Some have known collision weaknesses.
 sha384 and sha512 will be slow on 32 bit platforms.