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Re: Patch files


--- JJureks@aol.com wrote:
> Is it possible to create a patch file from two differing files using cygwin?
> 
> If so, what are the steps involved in getting me there?
> 

How would you do it on UNIX?

diff -u3 old-file new-file > mypatch.
diff -u3 -r source-path modfied-paty > mypatch.


Use diff --help to find more options.  If you're using RCS or CVS read the
documentation for these packages.

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