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Old 08-23-2010
shell script to compare file contents
Hello

Has anyone got an example shell script that I can use to compare the contents of two files.

The files should contain the same contents, eg.

file1.txt
Code:
apple
pear
grape

file2.txt
Code:
apple
pear
grape

If the file2.txt is different I want to error on this or log it into another file.


Dee

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Mod Comment Use code tags please - having 12 posts you should be aware of them.
Last edited by zaxxon; 08-23-2010 at 12:13 PM..
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Old 08-23-2010
This question is asked very often in here. Please use the search function of the forum and see if you find a fitting thread. Maybe use the words "compare files difference" and you get plenty of hits with solutions.
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Old 08-23-2010
yes your right maybe I should have done that first....red faced....
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