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Hi, if the diff patch file gets the old file back to the new state why can't we just overwrite the existing file with the new file. please recommend Regards ...
  1. 05-29-2010 #1
    ltoso
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    what is the need for diff

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    if the diff patch file gets the old file back to the new state why can't we just overwrite the existing file with the new file.

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    Because the new file might be big, but the difference small.
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