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How To Compare Differences Between Files
Post Description: you can use this command to compare to different linux files so you can find out the differences between both files
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This Post Was Posted On Apr 18, 2010 By Hostman #3381

How To Compare Differences Between Files by Hostman

you can use this command to compare to different linux files so you can find out the differences between both files

the command to use is

diff

example:

diff /etc/php.ini /mnt/usb/configs/php.ini

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Linux Shell Command - Compare Two 2 Files

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#3921 1

which if the following commands can be used to compare two text files to find out how they are different?
a. comp
b. diff
c. compare
d. filediff
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diff - find differences between two files answer: b.
explanation: the diff command is used to display line by line differences between
pairs of text files.
reference: numenor.demon.co.uk/ccfaq/common.htm
incorrect answers:
a. there is no comp command.
xk0-002
c. there is no compare command, although 'compare' can be used as an option for the
'tar' utility.
d. there is no filediff command.

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