[PHP-DB] Re: please help.. serial number generator From: rainydays_sunshine <email protected>
Date: 07/30/02

I need to create some kind of 10 digits serial number where I can generate
and check that it is valid. Sort of like a checksum..
"Jj Harrison" <webmaster <email protected>> wrote in message
news:20020730085118.73595.qmail <email protected>
> if u are looking for a simple random string try this php:
>
> echo md5(time());
>
> or md5() a random number your choice.
>
> md5() genetates a one way non-reversable hash. which could be kept in a
db.
>
> here is an example of the md5 hash of my library card number:
> 11d560821fb027c227d837df53a5a73a
>
> md5() is often used to store passwords and make them non-viewable.
>
> if you are just looking for a unique number an auto-increment coloumn in
> mysql or what ever should do it.
>
>
> --
> JJ Harrison
> webmaster <email protected>
> www.tececo.com
>
> "Rainydays Sunshine" <rainydays_sunshine <email protected>> wrote in message
> news:20020730070037.88410.qmail <email protected>
> > Any ideas how to generate a unique serial number that you can check that
> > it's valid..
> >
> > Thanks...
> >
> >
>
> 

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