: If provided, compare the file's checksum (like SHA-256) against the official record to ensure the file hasn't been tampered with.
: Automatically download all patches in a series, including revisions. b4.zip
Originally developed as get-lore-mbox , was created to simplify the process of working with distributed patches sent via mailing lists. The name "b4" was chosen for its brevity and as a nod to the "B-4" android—the precursor to Data—from Star Trek . : If provided, compare the file's checksum (like