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To run <code>diff</code> on two command outputs, such as two <code>ls</code>'s, run: | To run <code>diff</code> on two command outputs, such as two <code>ls</code>'s, run: | ||
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diff <(cd directory1; ls) <(cd directory2; ls) | diff <(cd directory1; ls) <(cd directory2; ls) | ||
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This is assuming you are using bash, or a shell that can handle sub shells and pipes similar to bash. | This is assuming you are using bash, or a shell that can handle sub shells and pipes similar to bash. | ||
[[Category:Linux]][[Category:TipsnTricks]] | [[Category:Linux]][[Category:TipsnTricks]] | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 29 April 2013
To run diff on two command outputs, such as two ls's, run:
diff <(cd directory1; ls) <(cd directory2; ls)
This is assuming you are using bash, or a shell that can handle sub shells and pipes similar to bash.