Compare Files and Folders

**bemused** · 2003-03-08 14:34

Any advice or good finds would be appreciated...

I want to be able to compare files and folders between hard disk / computers and maybe even do a little cataloguing? Any advice?
I want a good program so I'm willing to pay for it.

Your wisdom is appreciated!

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Your wisdom is appreciated!

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**Pilgrim** · 2003-03-09 02:39

I'm not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for. But I have been using this program for a couple of years and simply love it. There are many things it can do.... perhaps a quick read here: SuperCat will quickly tell you if it is applicable to your needs. <img src=/S/grin.gif border=0 alt=grin width=15 height=15>

Jeff

**cowboydawg** · 2003-03-09 08:09

Check This Out TreeSize Pro

**bigaldoc** · 2003-03-09 13:04

And there's also Araxis Merge.

**Pilgrim** · 2003-03-09 16:12

Al,

If that is the type of program he's looking for, then I'll second your recommendation for Araxis Merge. I've used it for about 3 years and it is just plain great. It has served me well. <img src=/S/grin.gif border=0 alt=grin width=15 height=15>

Jeff

**SkipperRo** · 2003-03-10 21:26

It sounds to me like the freebie program ViceVersa might help you. I believe the site is www.tqrmn.com although perhaps I got it from Tudogs freebie site.
I use it for synching a folder that has many subfolders with backup copy on another disk. Has many options and capabilities.

**bigaldoc** · 2003-03-10 22:28

I believe the link you were intending is http://www.tgrmn.com/. I'm not familiar with the program but I didn't see anything on the site or in their screenshots about the ability to compare FILES. That's one of the features of Merge that I've used a lot. I also don't think it's free, is it? I saw a $30 price tag there.

P.S. Since I'm a native New York'er, since when is New York in ZAMBIA?

**SkipperRo** · 2003-03-10 23:54

Yes I mucked the site - it is TGRMN.COM - and/or TUCOWS.COM freebie site.
Reread the site, it seems to me to claim (on the why choose page) file checking and disk verification down to the bytes.
There is a $30.00 version but so far I have just used the free version with a few less bells and whistles.
It is amazing how far a scroller wheel can move continents. I just used to to move from Zambia back to the USA.
Sorry for the confusion.

**bigaldoc** · 2003-03-11 11:15

Thanks for straightening that out - I guess I didn't read far enough. But if it does do byte-level file compare and so on, that's a pretty good choice, even at $30 bucks.

And I hope you took my jibe about New York as the teasing it was meant to be. The reason I needled you about it is that I have trouble with pick-list boxes all the time, I have to remember that after selecting something in the picker, click somewhere outside the box, or else.....

**Phil Rabichow** · 2003-03-11 21:14

Hi Al:
Is Araxis Merge free? I looked on their site & only found a paid version.

**bigaldoc** · 2003-03-11 21:21

Sorry 'bout that, Phil. No, not only is it NOT free but it's a tad pricey for many folks. I got started using it at work several years ago and it was so good, I decided to buy a copy for at home. But, it don't come cheap!

**bemused** · 2003-04-03 12:09

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm playing with a couple of demos even as we speak.

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