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Old 04-05-2011, 01:04 PM   #1
raulab
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Compare directory/files in two different linux boxes


Hi,

How can I use diff to compare the files of similar directories on to diferent linux boxes.
 
Old 04-05-2011, 02:11 PM   #2
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Given that you have stated you want to use different then you'd need to make both sets of files available on one system e.g. nfs. Maybe you want to like at rdiff instead.
 
  


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