STeve Andre' wrote:
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>    I am wondering if there is a port or otherwise available
> code which is good at comparing large numbers of files in
> an arbitrary number of directories?  I always try avoid
> wheel re-creation when possible.  I'm trying to help some-
> one with large piles of data, most of which is identical
> across N directories.  Most.  Its the 'across dirs' part
> that involves the effort, hence my avoidance of thinking
> on it if I can help it. ;-)
> 
> Thanks, STeve Andre'
> 

Compare how?