Frequently Asked Questions
What are testing datasets?
Testing datasets are similar to Public datasets, except they are less "official". They are meant to be used for sharing datasets internally withing our group. However, they are accessible to whomever is interested.
What is checksum?
In simple terms, a checksum is a value calculated from the bytes of data using some algorithm. It is used to detect errors in data transmission. You can use it to make sure that a file was not corrupted during download.
How do I check the checksum of a file?
On this website, all checksums are calculated using the SHA256 hashing algorithm. On Linux machines, you can easily calculate the checksum of a file by running the following command:
If you are not running Linux, you can find many results online that will give you ways to calculate the SHA256 sum of a file for your operating system.Is there a limit on the size of files I can upload?
Yes. You can not upload files larger than 2 GB. If you would like to upload such files, talk to a website admnistrator and they can facilitate that.