Comparing folders

[CityK]

I seek a solution that compares and then reports the differences in content between two directories, including the contents within their subdirectories. Directories being compared are in NTFS volumes. Can anyone suggest an NT based app or cmdline that will perform such a task ..... Alternatively, is there a Linux solution which I could use from a Knoppix CD?

Thanks

 

[Handruin]

Many times at work I've used a tool called Beyond Compare. It will compare down to the CRC level.

 

[CityK]

Thanks Doug, that looks like it will do the trick

 

[time]

Beyond Compare is one of the best tools on the planet.

The extra things I would like it to do, it probably already does but I haven't yet worked out how.

For all those who think good software should be free:

It isn't. But I've yet to find anything else even close in capability.

My only gripe (which seems churlish considering I'm giving it nine and a half out of ten), is that the protection scheme seems user sensitive - woe betide if you want to use it under a different login.

 

[russofris]

Alternatively, is there a Linux solution which I could use from a Knoppix CD?

Thanks

for linux do the following

diff -Bbr /dir1 /dir2 2>&1 | tee diff.log

For dos (cmd.exe) use FC.exe

Thank you for your time,
Frank Russo

 

[CityK]

Thanks for the info. Although a little late to be of help for that particular project, I'm sure that this will certainly be handy for future needs as they may arise.