A method and apparatus for locating data stored in memory are described. According to one embodiment, search data, such as the name of a file or directory to be located in memory, is received, and a hash function is performed on the search data to generate a search hash value. The computer uses the search...http://www.google.com/patents/US6594665?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6594665 - Storing hashed values of data in media to allow faster searches and comparison of data
