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Re: context diffs: why have ! stand for two different things?
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Bob Proulx |
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Re: context diffs: why have ! stand for two different things? |
Date: |
Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:47:12 -0600 |
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Mutt/1.3.28i |
> I just had a quick flash that in context diffs "!" showing changed
> lines is dumb and should be made into two symbols, <, > [duh]
> distinguishing old and new lines... you see I have a tiny screen and
> often one only is looking at the middle of a chunk and forgets if it
> is the old or new part... ok, never mind.
Perhaps you should try out the unified diff format. I believe it will
meet your needs. It is already the next generation of diff format
beyond context diffs.
diff -u file1 file2
If you have a small screen then you should try this. Adjust to suit
your own needs.
diff -u0 file1 file2
Bob