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NAME

espdiff - apply the appropriate transformation to a set of patches

SYNOPSIS

espdiff [--deep-brainwave-mode] [--recurse] [--compare] [file...]

espdiff {[--help] | [--version]}

DESCRIPTION

espdiff applies the appropriate transformation to a patch or set of
patches, depending on what you intend to accomplish.

The input patches must be "clean": in other words they must apply
without fuzz or offsets in whichever order they are meant to be
applied. The exception is if you intend espdiff to clean them for you
(good luck).

You may find it useful to cross your fingers while the program
performs its task, or to screw your eyes tight shut while imagining
it doing the right thing.

OPTIONS

--deep-brainwave-mode
Probes your brain deeply in a manner that takes longer, but
produces better extra sensory results.

--recurse
Recurses neural pathways throughout all parts of the brain, in
some cases determining code changes you might make far off in the
future. You may feel a gentle tickling sensation when using this
option.

--compare
Allows the program to scan the current directory examining
existing patches to determine areas of code you are likely to
change again, and concentrating on these areas more closely.

--help
Display a short usage message.

--version
Display the version number of espdiff.

LIMITATIONS

Do not use this program while sleep-walking, or before your first cup
of coffee.

There are some cases in which it is not possible to determine what
the intention of the user is. In these cases, you should construct
the output you desire using an editor, and send the input files
together with the desired output file to Tim Waugh
<twaugh@redhat.com> asking for a new diff tool.

AUTHORS

Tim Waugh <twaugh@redhat.com>
Package maintainer

Mike Harris <mharris@redhat.com>
Conceptual designer

patchutils 5 March 2003 ESPDIFF(1)