Re: diff switches

From: Erik Andersen (andersen@xmission.com)
Date: Tue Mar 21 2000 - 00:49:58 EST

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On Tue Mar 21, 2000 at 11:32:19AM +0800, Gregory Hosler wrote:
> Hi,
>
> given 2 kernel source trees, one original source, one w/ modifications,
> what is the proper diff command to use to get a proper kernel diff patch
> file ?
>
> thx, and regards,
>
> -Greg

(cd kernel-2.x.x ; make distclean)
diff -ur --new-file kernel-2.x.x.virgin kernel-2.x.x > patch_file

-Erik

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