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*** Introduction ***
ComponentSoftware Diff (CSDiff) is a free, advanced file-difference analysis tool for Microsoft Windows. CSDiff is a great asset to anyone in need of analyzing changes which have been made between two revisions of the same file or folder. CSDiff is commonly used when analyzing program source files, HTML documents and MS-Word documents.
Key features of CSDiff:
╖ Rich text display provides a unique, intuitive difference analysis.
╖ Analysis results in a single screen, making it ideal for printout.
╖ Folder comparison window sorted by any key.
╖ HTML reports for both single-file and folder analysis.
╖ Print and print preview of difference analysis.
╖ Analysis of MS-Word documents. (MS-Word required)
╖ Freeware -- CSDiff may be used completely free of charge
For CSDiff tips and tricks and for new version information, visit the CSDiff home page at: http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/products/csdiff/
CSDiff is part of CS-RCS -- GNU RCS compatible revision control system that is fully integrated with Windows 95/NT. CS-RCS is free for individuals. For full details, visit CS-RCS home page at: http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/products/rcs/
*** What's new in version 3.0 ***
╖ Support for all versions of Windows, including Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP.
╖ Change detection by line, by word or by character.
╖ Smart white-space difference analysis option.
╖ On folder difference analysis, you may specify the file extensions to include or exclude.
╖ Enhanced folder difference analysis reports, including: HTML reports, XML reports, filters and optional links to file-level analysis.
╖ Support for Unicode files
╖ Improved HTML output, including off-line change navigation.
╖ Extended documentation in both WinHelp and HTMLHelp formats
╖ Enhanced online help - help files available in various formats (PDF, RTF and more).
╖ Additional minor improvements and bug fixes.
*** Installation and Activation ***
Run CSDiff30.exe from a temporary folder and follow the instructions in order to install CSDiff to the desired location.
(e.g., C:\Program Files\CSDiff)
*** To uninstall CSDiff ***
Run Uninstall.exe from your CSDiff program folder in order for the program and all its components to be uninstalled
or
click Start, Settings and Add/Remove programs and select CSDiff from the list of installed programs.
*** Requirements ***
Windows 95/98/Me/XP or Windows NT/2000 (NT 3.51 & 4.0 or later).
Analysis of MS-Word documents requires MS-Word.
*** Technical Support ***
If you encounter any problem with CSDiff, or have any comments, please visit:
For up-to-date CSDiff information and new version notification, visit the CSDiff home page at http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/products/csdiff and join the CSDiff mailing list.
*** Other Files ***
Refer to the file LICENCE.TXT for license agreement.