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   This file documents the the GNU `diff', `diff3', `sdiff', and `cmp'
commands for showing the differences between text files and the `patch'
command for using their output to update files.

   This is Edition 1.2, for `diff' 2.4 and `patch' 2.1.

Overview: Preliminary information.
Comparison: What file comparison means.
Output Formats: Formats for difference reports.
Comparing Directories: Comparing files and directories.
Adjusting Output: Making `diff' output prettier.
diff Performance: Making `diff' smarter or faster.
Comparing Three Files: Formats for three-way difference reports.
diff3 Merging: Merging from a common ancestor.
Interactive Merging: Interactive merging with `sdiff'.
Merging with patch: Using `patch' to change old files into new ones.
Making Patches: Tips for making patch distributions.
Invoking cmp: How to run `cmp' and a summary of its options.
Invoking diff: How to run `diff' and a summary of its options.
Invoking diff3: How to run `diff3' and a summary of its options.
Invoking patch: How to run `patch' and a summary of its options.
Invoking sdiff: How to run `sdiff' and a summary of its options.
Incomplete Lines: Lines that lack trailing newlines.
Projects: If you think you've found a bug or other shortcoming.
Concept Index: Index of concepts.

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