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From: Eric Bauman <baumane@livejournal.dk>
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Subject: [dm-crypt] LUKS --hash vs. --cipher whatever:hash
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Hello,

I'm interested in the difference between, --hash sha256 and --cipher 
whatever:sha256.

Couldn't find anything in The Fine Manual, so any pointers in the right 
direction would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric