On May 29, 3:36 am, loial <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a requirement to compare 2 text files and write to a 3rd file > only those lines that appear in the 2nd file but not in the 1st file. > > Rather than re-invent the wheel I am wondering if anyone has written > anything already?
Take the time to learn difflib - it is a standard module, and good for general comparison of files, sequences, etc. -- Paul -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list