On Monday, February 21, "Noel L Yap" wrote:
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 2000.02.18 10:48:27
> >It would be good if CVS would permit the integration of additional diff
> >and merge tools, too. At least that way it could be taught how to merge
> >files that give diff3 heartburn.
>
> It should be noted that there are two reasons to use diff'ing algorithms.
> 1. For use in merge algorithms. Such algorithms may not exist (either
> theoretically or in practice).
> 2. To optimize storage of archive files.
I also use diff'ing algorithms to present to me in a human readable format
what the differences are between different versions of a file. I tend to
work in 'diff -u' format, although if need be, I can also read several other
common ones...
--Toby.
