App that will compare contents of two large external drives?

Hi-
I have two external 1 TB drives. They are supposed to have identical content but don't. I would like to see what files drive A has on it that drive B doesn't.
Is there an app that will scan both drives and tell me what files drive B is missing?
Thank you!

This is a nice use for command-line utilities. There are actually many variations on how you want the answer of what question. Disks are treated as folders in Unix, and presumably MacOSX. You can find them in /dev. The disk0 is the boot disk. Output of 'diff' is ready for use in scripts with 'ed' or 'sed'.
Darwin commands & scripts
You can experiment with 'apropos diff', 'whatis diff', 'whereis diff', and 'man diff | cat', where diff can be replaced with any command. Some useful commands might be 'diff', 'uniq', and 'crc' or 'md5'.
Aqua applications
If you're not interested in learning a Unix script language, you can find several suitable Aqua front-ends for them at Sorceforge, MacUpdate, or VersionFinder.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/25426/diffmerge
Bruce

Similar Messages

I recently purchased a new iMac with an external drive. I want to transfer my files from my old iMac to the external drive, but I'm afraid that doing that will compromise the use of the external drive on my new iMac. Comments? Help?

I recently purchased a new iMac with an 1 Terrabyte external drive. I want to transfer my files from my old iMac to the external drive, but I'm afraid that doing that will compromise the use of the external drive on my new iMac. I have not downloaded the external drive's software onto my old Mac because of this concern. May I simply "drag and drop" the contents I want transferred to the external drive, then set up my new Mac with the drive and download there? or is there a better procedure? Comments? Help?

If your intention is to copy a just documents and data (word processing files and music for example) then yes, you can use drag and drop. If you want to transfer data and applications and permissions, it would actually be easiest to connect the drive to your old computer and turn on TimeMachine. Once TM is finished, connect the drive to your new computer and restart it holding the option key to get into Recovery mode. Then you can use the restore from TM option to transfer your data and programs to the new computer.

Add content from two duplicated external drives on itunes

I need to have two external drives with the same content but I need them both work with itunes. Can I do that?

SpilioG wrote:
CHris thank you. You mean "attach" the contents of drive 1 to iTunes library
You have media on an external drive that is not in iTunes?

Function module for comparing contents of two internal tables

Hi All,
Is there any function module to compare contents of two internal tables of same structure?
If yes please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Amol

Hi
call SE16 with table TFTIT in order to get a full list (it will be long...)
A list of FMs with parameters can be found in table FUNCT.
Finally go to sm37rsdf4
that will give you all the function modules with description
Here is the list:
http://www.erpgenie.com/abap/functions.htm
hope this helps...
Regards
CSM Reddy

I would appreciate it if someone could advise me as to the optimum resolution, dimensions and dpi for actual photographic slides that I am scanning for use in a Keynote Presentation, that will be projected in a large auditorium. I realize that most proje

I would appreciate it if someone could advise me as to the optimum resolution, dimensions and dpi for actual photographic slides that I am scanning for use in a Keynote Presentation, that will be projected in a large auditorium. I realize that most projectors in auditoriums that I will be using have 1024 x 1200 pixels, and possibly 1600 x 1200. There is no reference to this issue in the Keynote Tutorial supplied by Apple, and I have never found a definitive answer to this issue online (although there may be one).
Here’s my question: When scanning my photographic slides, what setting, from 72 dpi to 300 dpi, would result in the best image quality and use up the most efficient amount of space?
Here’s what two different photo slide scanning service suppliers have told me:
Supplier No. 1 tells me that they can scan slides to a size of 1544 x 1024 pixels, at 72 dpi, which will be 763 KB, and they refer to this as low resolution (a JPEG). However, I noticed when I looked at these scanned slides, the size of the slides varied, with a maximum of 1.8 MB. This supplier says that the dpi doesn’t matter when it comes to the quality of the final digital image, that it is the dimensions that matter. They say that if they scanned a slide to a higher resolution (2048 x 3072), they would still scan it at 72 dpi.
Supplier No. 2: They tell me that in order to have a high quality image made from a photographic slide (starting with a 35 mm slide, in all cases), I need to have a “1280 pixel dimension slide, a JPEG, at 300 dpi, that is 8 MB per image.” However, this supplier also offers, on its list of services, a “Standard Resolution JPEG (4MB file/image – 3088 x 2048), as well as a “High Resolution JPEG (8 MB file/image – 3088x2048).
I will be presenting my Keynotes with my MacBook Pro, and will not have a chance to try out the presentations in advance, since the lecture location is far from my home, so that is not an option.
I do not want to use up more memory than necessary on my laptop. I also want to have the best quality image.
One more question: When scanning images myself, on my own scanner, for my Keynote presentations, would I be better off scanning them as JPEGs or TIFFs? I have been told that a TIFF is better because it is less compressed.
Any enlightenment on this subject would be appreciated.
Thank you.

When it comes to Keynote, I try and start with a presentation that's 1680 x 1050 preset or something in that range. Most projectors that you'll get at a conference won't project much higher than that and if they run at a lower resolution, it's better to have the device downsize your Keynote. Anything is better than having the projector try and upsize your presentation... you work hard to make it look good, and it's mangled by some tired Epson projector.
As far as slides go, scan them in at 150 dpi or better, and make them at least the dimensions of your presentation. Keynote is really only wanting 72dpi, but I do them at 150, just in case I need to print out the presentation as a handout later, and having the pix at 150 dpi gives me a little help with their quality on a printer.
You'd probably have to drop in the 150 versions again if you output the Keynote to .pdf or Word or something, but at least you have the option.
And Gary's right (above) go ahead and scan them as TIFFs. Sooner or later you'll want to do something else with these slides (like make something for an iPad or the like) and having them as TIFFs keeps your presentation looking good.
Finally, and this is a big one, get to the location for your presentation ahead of time if you can, and plug the laptop in and see what you get. There's always connection problems. Don't let the AV bonehead tell you everything will work just fine ('... I don't have any adapters for a Mac...') . See it for yourself... you're the one that's standing up there. Unless it's your boss, then you better be really sure it works.

Is there a calendar app that will sync HTC one, android Samsuhg tablet and a PC?

Looking for a calendar app that will sync an HTC one M8, a Samsung android Tablet and a desktop PC? If I put an event in one it will find it in the other?

Just make sure you are selecting the gmail address as the place to create the event. Otherwise it will only be saved to the phone.
For example, my Gmail/Google calendar currently syncs between the PC/Web, android phone backup android phone and two tablets.

I am looking for a free app that will let me type and edit my home work please. I am using my 7.1.1 I pad. The wireless printer working great bought it at walmart. An hp envy 4502

I Am looking for an app free app that will allow me to type and edit my homework. I am using a 7.1.1 version of I pad. I have a wireless printer from Walmart hp envy 4502 which is working great. Appreciate any input

Only two devices on our plan, so not so much an issue. And I have found myself using it much more than I thought I would when we got them (also first smart phones for both of us). Even got my wife to use hers for checking email while we were out of the country (big step forward for her ). I'm very interested in the ApplePay, but will want to wait a bit before diving into it. And since both phones are still in great working order, will likely wait a bit for the upgrade (sometime next year?). Will depend, I suppose, on the kinds of deals we see and what the plans turn out to be for updating my iPad and getting here one.

I am looking for a map app that will allow me to place pins where my clients offices are on a map and keep them save every time I open the app. Does anyone out there know of an app that will do this?

I am looking for a map app that will allow me to place pins where my clients offices are on a map and keep them save every time I open the app. Does anyone out there know of an app that will do this?

"Motion 5" is your friend.
Michael Wohl has a nice 15 video series (free) about Motion 5 at http://www.macprovideo.com/tutorial/motion5101-overview-and-workflow-guide (right side)
This is a "teaser" series to sell his tutorials but it is really good. Just saw it yesterday for the first time.
While all you want is just to place pins, realize that Motion has so much more. All kinds of effects and they can be really customized. Maybe put their street address, contact name, and phone number by the pin?
Motion 5: cheap at $49.99 (just got my download two days ago)
Motion 5: Support Community athttps://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/motion_5
If you're using the map for, say, deliveries, and use an iPad, what you could do is have a general map of the area imported into Motion, create the pins and whatever, then save (share?) it to the iPad.
Disclaimer: I have virtually no relationship with anything connected with this tutorial product, developer, or anything.

I need an ipad 2 app that will plot dimensions during a site visit. App builders?

Hi there,
I am a landscape gardener based in the (metric) UK and I am trying to find an app that will help me when I visit a new customer to plot the garden on a page that I can print or share later.
This is my idea of the app I am looking for.
I want a page of grid paper on which I can set points as the outline of the garden.
This is std grid paper, the type with the large squares in heavy ink and the internal divisions in lighter ink.
I would like to be able to set the dimensions of the grid to 1 metre squares and the internal divisions to 100 mm.
I would like to, for example in a square garden, set 4 corner points and know the area of this square.
I would like to, be able to trace features within the garden into the square. These are things like flower beds, lawns, paths, trees etc.
I would like to, know the areas of these features within the garden.
I would like to, be able to see the measurements between objects and along the lines of features in the garden, and areas of each feature including total area.
I would like to, be able to add notes to annotate specific features or areas or thoughts.
Now that is the basic drawing of a garden that you visit app.
We move on to the advanced (paid) version here.
I would like to, be able to include changes in elevation. I dont need 3D capability, but I do need to include details of slopes, terraces, sheds etc. I can measure horizontal distance and drop and would like some way of including these measurements into the new plotted garden.
Essentially, I would like an app that can easily plot the area, size and elevation of a garden I visit so that when I get home I can recreate the garden in Sketchup.
I have tried searching for this app to no avail, there are design apps but they appear to be interior based. Design your room, visualise your project etc.
So, the big question is, do you know of an app like this? Or do you fancy building one?
I imagine there is a market for this app given the amount of search results I have, while searching for my perfect app, from forums detailing others search for the same app.
So I challenge you to suggest the perfect existing app, or, build one.
Should you wish to build one, and would like a consultant, let me know in this thread and we can exchange emails. My rates are very reasonable.
Looking forward to a solution to my problem.
Bo

This is an iPad user to user forum. Apple doesn't read or respond. Not sure if any app developers visit this forum.
Suggest you repost in the Developer's Forum at https://discussions.apple.com/community/developer_forums
 Cheers, Tom

I am looking for an ipad app that will restrict game play during certain times, but will allow education and reading apps. Is there such an app?

I am looking for an ipad app that will restrict game play during certain times, but will allow education and reading apps. Is there such an app?
I want my kids to be able to take their ipads to school - restricting game play.

Not aware of such an app. Here's some generalparental controls info.
How Do I Block Websites on My iPad?
http://www.ehow.com/how_8716944_do-block-websites-ipad.html#ixzz2lh8910jd
How To Set Parental Controls and Block Content on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-set-parental-controls-and-block-content-on-the- iphone-ipad-and-ipod-touch
How to block specific websites from being accessed with Safari for iPhone and iPad
http://www.imore.com/how-block-specific-websites-being-accessed-safari-iphone-an d-ipad
How To Setup Parental Controls On The iPad
http://content.mobicip.com/content/how-setup-parental-controls-ipad
ParentKit
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parentkit/id600618138?ls=1&mt=8
Parental TimeLock - Time limit for children
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parental-timelock-time-limit/id689577280?ls=1&am p;mt
 Cheers, Tom

The app store on my brand new ipod touch offers me majority apps that cannot be used on my software. how do i find apps that will work with 6.1.5? this is frustrating, especially when purchased brand new.

the app store on my brand new ipod touch offers me majority apps that cannot be used on my software. how do i find apps that will work with 6.1.5? this is frustrating, especially when purchased brand new for christmas.

See the following to purchase earlier, compatible version for iOS 6
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club

Ipad app that will allow me to remote desktop into a server

Can anyone give me some advice on the best app that will allow me to remote into my server at work? I have used the remote desktop for mac on my IMAC but am struggling with connecting from my IPad.

just google remote desktop for ipad. I cant think of the names, but know there are a few remote apps out there for iPad. Some require additional software to be installed on the remote machine, to interpret the touches from the ipad to mouse movements and clicks on the host.
Jason

I want to make a slideshow to view on my television with image's duration ranging from seconds to an hour or more and I want to use my iPhone or iPad mini to control the television through my Apple tv. I've been unable to locate an app that will do this.

I want to make a slideshow to view on my television with image's duration ranging from seconds to an hour or more and I want to use my iPhone or iPad mini to control the television through my Apple tv.
I've been unable to locate an app that will do this. The Photos app that comes with the phone or iPad has extremely limited duration controls. PhotoStream seems to load everything from my phone or iPad not allowing me to just load up a set group of images.
iPhoto for iPad is getting some terrible recent reviews. I tried a couple other free apps but they don't use Airplay.
I can do something like this with iPhoto and my MB Air, but it's kind of ugly to have the computer open in order to connect by Airplay to my Apple TV. I've thought the iPad or iPhone would be a lower profile controller.
Am I out of luck?

Thanks for your help. Since I'm uninterested in loading all my photos (the only option) into photostream, I won't be able to use the settings in ATV. I guess I'm just stuck with using iPhoto on my MB Air. Thanks again.
paul

I have an Ipad 2 and have about 20 apps that will not update, How can I delete these?

I have some apps that will not update on my IPad 2. They say they are installing, but Installing is grey..not black, and they have been like this for several weeks. I cannot find out how to finish the updates or delete them. Can someone suggest a solution? Thanks, Ann

You can only delete them one at a time on the iPad. If you have an IMAP email account, go to your email in on the server using a web browser and select as many as you can at a time and delete them that way. That action will be reflected on the iPad. In IMAP - whatever you do on one device syncs across all devices. If you have POP email - start deleting one at a time.

Calendar app that will synch between iMac 10.6.8, iPad 2 and iPhone 5

I am looking for a calendar app that will synch my 3 devices (iMac 10.6.8, iPad 2 and iPhone 5). I tried upgrading my iMac to the latest version, whatever cat that is. I hated it ANd it didn't synch properly. Most events duplicated and some up to 5-6 times. I might have stuck it out and tried to figure out the replicating issue but I despised the entire interface to downgraded back to 10.6.8. I am thinking there has to be an app out there that will successfully synch calendars between these devices but from my search in the App Store, most seem to be geared to mobile devices only but I want to be able to see my events when I am at home on my iMac, too. Does anyone know of an independent app that will do this?

ical

App that will compare contents of two large external drives?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for