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xzdiff: Compare files, showing the differences side by side.
$ xzdiff --side-by-side ${filename1} ${filename2}
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The command xzdiff is used to display a side-by-side comparison of two compressed files. Here's an explanation of the individual components:

  • xzdiff: It is the command itself that is being executed.
  • --side-by-side: This is an option or flag passed to the xzdiff command to specify the desired output format. In this case, it specifies that the comparison should be displayed side-by-side.
  • ${filename1} and ${filename2}: These are placeholders representing the filenames of the two compressed files that you want to compare. They should be replaced with the actual filenames or file paths of your choice.

When you run this command, the xzdiff command will compare the contents of the two specified compressed files and display them side by side, highlighting the differences between the two versions.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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