how to test two text file equal in size using Script

**rameshs** · 10-26-2006

hi,

I try to compare two text files are same or not.

temp1.txt and temp2.txt are located in /usr/local/.
I want to compare the two are same or not using linux shell script.

For that,
I use

Code:

if [ temp1.txt = temp2.txt ]
then

   echo files same
else

 echo files not same

It gives error.

can any one give me idea.

**Javasnob** · 10-26-2006

If I were you, I'd generate an md5sum for each file and compare those.

**Marsolin** · 10-26-2006

You need to use the diff command. It will already be installed on your system. I'd type "man diff" from the terminal to see the usage that works best for you.

**Javasnob** · 10-26-2006

You could also use cmp; that's more common for binary files.

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