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How to Compare and Merge Text Files on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: desktop, linux, shell • Comments: 10Comparing text files requires time, effort, a large monitor and a good amount of patience, or simply just the right tools to do it without any of the aforementioned. If you are an editor that has to deal with multiple versions of a text file, or a developer that wants to check the various code revisions of a file, then the following tutorial is for you.
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How to Compare and Merge Text Files on Linux using Desktop Tools (part 2)
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: arch linux, centos, debian, desktop, fedora, linux, mandriva, suse, ubuntu • Comments: 3This post is a response to the overwhelming comments about Meld (and other tools) on my previous article on text files comparison and merging tools. While my intention wasn't to focus on code text only but to also present something useful to word editors and writers as well, but the coders community objected for the “shallowness” of the previous post so here we go with part 2.
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How to Compare Three Files in Linux Using diff3 Tool
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, shell, ubuntu • Comments: 0In one of our earlier tutorials, we discussed a Linux command line utility - dubbed diff - that allows you to compare two files line by line. But what if the requirement is to compare not two, but three files? Yes, there exists a Linux command line utility for this as well, and it's appropriately called diff3.
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Linux sdiff Command Tutorial for Beginners (8 Examples)
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, shell • Comments: 0Here at HowtoForge, we have already discussed multiple command line utilities that are focused on finding file differences. But there are several more such tools, and in this tutorial, we will discuss on such command dubbed sdiff using some easy to understand examples.
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How to do line-by-line comparison of files in Linux using diff command
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, shell • Comments: 3In Linux, the diff command can be used to compare two files, but the thing is that there's a slight learning curve involved with this utility. If you don't know how diff works, and are looking for quick tutorial to get started, look no further, as in this article, we will discuss the basics of this command along with some easy to understand examples.
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Linux Command Line Navigation Tips: The Basics of pushd and popd Command
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, shell • Comments: 1In this article, we will be discussing how you can have a faster navigation experience on the Linux command line using the pushd and popd commands.
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Linux dirname Command Explained for Beginners (4 Examples)
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, shell • Comments: 5Are you a new Linux user? Does your work involve shell scripting? If your answer to both these questions is yes, the tool we'll be discussing here will likely interest you. The name of the tool is dirname, and it's mostly used in situations where-in you need to strip the last component from an absolute file-name.
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How to search files from the Terminal on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: centos, debian, fedora, linux, opensuse, shell, suse, ubuntu • Comments: 8While there are many ways with which we can search and locate files and directories on Linux, the easiest and quickest is probably through the terminal. However, not many Linux users know about that, which leads to unneeded frustration. Here is a quick guide that will hopefully help you locate what you're looking for in your system.
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Linux Command Line Navigation Tips and Tricks - Part 1
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: centos, debian, opensuse, shell, ubuntu • Comments: 4If you've just started using the command line in Linux, then it's worth knowing that it is one of the most powerful and useful features of the OS. The learning curve may or may not be steep depending on how deep you want to dive into the topic. However, there are some Linux command line tips/tricks that'll always be helpful regardless of your level of expertise.
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How to Install MEAN Stack on Ubuntu 22.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva • Tags: linux, ubuntu • Comments: 0The MEAN stack is a free and open-source JavaScript-based framework used for developing web applications. The MEAN is made from four key technologies MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.
