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KazaaSearch

12-04-2002, 03:28 PM

I encounter frequently these codes starting from ,AG# in the comments of CD-ripped mp3 files. I guess this is a 4-byte disk ID, but I am not sure. Anyone can confirm or explain? What the hack does this comma, AG and # mean?
And how can I use this identifier? For example, is there a way to get CD info from cddb knowing this number?

Barbarossa

12-04-2002, 03:53 PM

I assumed that the "AG" on these files means that they originally came from AudioGalaxy.

I see this quite alot also.

Speedeefeet

12-04-2002, 05:00 PM

:huh: :wacko: :blink:

Rocko

12-04-2002, 05:56 PM

its the checksum for that track, this info is appended by Audiograbber

Rocko

KazaaSearch

12-05-2002, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by Rocko@Dec 4 2002, 06:56 PM
its the checksum for that track, this info is appended by Audiograbber

Rocko
Exhaustive answer, thanks Rocko :)
So AG is just AudioGrabber (Audio Gabber LOL)
OK, I don't care what the comma in front of AG means. But I do care why this checksum is useful. Can it be used to find a track in CDDB or anywhere? I guess not... but I wish it could be...

Another question - can this checksum be converted into 20-byte file hash used in FastTrack network or vice versa? I think I can also anticipate the answer... NO WAY...

Forgive me folks, just thinking aloud LOL

Barbarossa

12-05-2002, 08:24 AM

I stand corrected. Thanks! :)

12-05-2002, 01:58 PM

I also always assumed it was some kind of AudioGalaxy number.

I just keep learning every day B)

iBLoStboY

12-05-2002, 02:13 PM

I miss audioGalaxy http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/otn/sad/mecry.gif it had soooo much rare stuff on it! I wonder if there is a program like AG that came out recently that would store all the User Music Database online - 4 fast website based searches!

Rocko

12-05-2002, 02:53 PM

The Checksum is used to verify the quality of the rip.

From Audiograbber help:

By comparing checksums from tracks you have grabbed with your own CD with already known and confirmed correct checksums you can test if the CD reads the way it should. There are some correct checksums on http://www.audiograbber.com-us.net/checksums.html that you can compare with if you are lucky to have some of the CD's listed. Understand that you must have a copy of the exact same CD, it is not enough to have the same song.

Rocko