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Old 02-06-2008
compare two files using filename

I want to compare two file using filename.

suppose two files are same directory.

what is the command for this.

thanks in advance...
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Old 02-06-2008
diff file1 file2
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Old 02-06-2008
You could have easily found this info by searching this forum or using google:

"unix compare files"
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Old 02-06-2008
or 'man -k compare'
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