joining 2 files - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

webtekie · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003

Hi,

I have two files that I need to find difference between. Do I use diff or join? If join, how do I use it?

thanks,
webtekie

google · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003

if these are normal files (not binary) then diff should work just fine. See man diff. To learn how to use join, see man join

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