On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:04:00 -0500 Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote:
> On 03/16/2017 07:20 AM, Joe wrote: > > On Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:38:52 -0500 > > Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > > > >> > >> The two files are nearly identical and need them displayed > >> simultaneously for instant visual comparison. Opening one of the > >> files read only would be acceptable but not preferable. > >> > > > > Yes, that does suggest a programming tool such as geany, or a > > graphical file diff utility. I don't use one in Linux, but there > > are several. > > http://www.tecmint.com/best-linux-file-diff-tools-comparison/ > > I don't need a diff tool exactly. I need to do a _visual_ comparison > make sure I'm editing the right portion. > I might say I was looking for an "analog" not "digital" solution. > Nothing actually prevents you from looking at the screen while you have the two files open. You are free to ignore the helpful highlighting... That's why I explicitly said 'graphical', I can see that a command-line diff is no use here, but if you want to mess around with near-identical text files, a GUI diff program will give you the maximum possible help. -- Joe