Comparison between binary files

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1

Hello,

I would like to know if we can compare binary(non text) files in unix
eg. exes

Thanks

Saurabh

2

Below, I copy ots to another location; meaning both files are identical.
The 2nd line diff command returns nothing; confirming that the files are identical.

I then compare two slightly different versions of the file; and get the message that the binary files are different.

> cp otsort ../cbin2/ots_orig
> diff otsort ../cbin2/ots_orig
> diff ots ots64
Binary files ots and ots64 differ
3

Also check out the cmp command.

4

Are you trying to get version information? try ident.
If you are trying to see that compiled image files are identical, try md5 or cksum