Re: diff command

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Re^2: diff command by bjohn (Initiate) on Mar 31, 2011 at 19:55 UTC
I do not understand what this means. 0a1,4 means and how to make the output files identical	[reply]
Re^3: diff command by ikegami (Patriarch) on Mar 31, 2011 at 20:33 UTC
I do not understand what this means. 0a1,4 means "a" denotes an addition. "d" denotes a deletion. The numbers on the left form a range of line numbers in file1. The numbers on the right form a range of line numbers in file2. and how to make the output files identical Some options: `cp file1 file2` [download] `cp file2 file1` [download] `truncate -s 0 file1 file2` [download]	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^4: diff command by ruzam (Curate) on Apr 01, 2011 at 02:37 UTC
PerlMonks really needs a rating system like /. I would sooo cast my votes to mod up that reply funny. Thanks :)	[reply]
Re^3: diff command by choroba (Cardinal) on Mar 31, 2011 at 20:19 UTC
From man diff: These lines resemble ed subcommands to convert file1 into file2. See man ed	[reply]
Re^3: diff command by afoken (Chancellor) on Mar 31, 2011 at 21:04 UTC
I prefer the unified diff format, it is usually easier to read than the traditional format. You can get that format with the `-u` parameter, i.e. `diff -u old new` (at least with GNU diff). Alexander -- Today I will gladly share my knowledge and experience, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so". ;-)	[reply] [d/l] [select]