Greetings, Thanks for all the replies. This will be for work and they have a long process they have to go through before they actually make a purchasing decision, even if it is only a small amount.
It looks like Winmerge will handle my needs so I'll give it a shot. And Charlie, thanks for putting together the resources list on cf411.com. I refer to it often. Sometimes though there are too many choices. :-) On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Aaron Rouse <[email protected]> wrote: > That is a good point about the evaluation period, mine is still in > evaluation mode because yet to use up my 30 days. > > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM, charlie arehart < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I’ll second Ajas and Aaron. I love BeyondCompare. Of course, we all have >> our preferences, and I won’t say I’ve done an extensive comparison, if >> you’ll pardon the pun. :-) But I love it and use it all the time. It >> compares file, directories, and can even compare info from the clipboard. It >> really is very powerful, and has more features than even regular users of >> the tool will realize. >> >> >> >> It isn’t free, but it is inexpensive. What I really like (in recommending >> it) is that the trial is not just “x days” from installation but instead “x >> days of use”. Plenty of time to decide if you like it, so I would highly >> recommend trying it out even if others seem equally or more compelling. >> >> >> >> Thanks for mentioning the CF411 list with other alternatives, too, James. >> Glad you saw that. >> >> >> >> /charlie >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Ajas Mohammed >> *Sent:* Monday, July 20, 2009 9:42 PM >> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [houcfug] Re: File comparison tool >> >> >> >> If you have money to buy, I would recommend beyond compare by >> http://www.scootersoftware.com/ >> >> >> This tool is a beauty... I simply love it. You can download and try it >> before you buy. You wont regret.Its cheap, about 30-50 bucks. >> >> If money is issue, then open source winmerge would be an option. >> >> >> <Ajas Mohammed /> >> http://ajashadi.blogspot.com >> We cannot become what we need to be, remaining what we are. >> No matter what, find a way. Because thats what winners do. >> You can't improve what you don't measure. >> Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, >> sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents >> the wise choice of many alternatives. >> >> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 9:21 PM, James Husum <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Greetings, >> >> Anyone got a recommendation for a file comparison tool? Preferably FOSS. I >> know Charlie Arehart has several listed on his cf411.com site. Any of >> them have better features than others? >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> James Husum >> The Quixote Project - one guy's quest to make the world a better place - >> http://www.thequixoteproject.org/ >> Brainsludge - all the shtuff running around my brain - >> http://www.brainsludge.com/ >> Know any writers? I need their input! - http://www.smotu.org/ >> Currently reading: Storm Front by Jim Butcher >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Aaron Rouse > http://www.happyhacker.com/ > > > > -- James Husum The Quixote Project - one guy's quest to make the world a better place - http://www.thequixoteproject.org/ Brainsludge - all the shtuff running around my brain - http://www.brainsludge.com/ Know any writers? I need their input! - http://www.smotu.org/ Currently reading: Storm Front by Jim Butcher --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "Houston ColdFusion Users' Group" discussion list. To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit http://groups.google.com/group/houcfug?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
