[Comp] How to create a file from the differences between file1 and file2

Xeratul · 11-17-2006, 12:38 AM

My file file1 has been changed by a process
I back it up in file2

[Comp] How to create a file from the differences between file1 and file2?

(thats asccii data )
I know sthg like comp exist but anti-comp :-) ?

thank you !

Nathanael · 11-17-2006, 01:40 AM

have a look at diff :-)

Mara · 11-19-2006, 01:20 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-Software and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

diff, definitelly. It works with whole lines, however.