
Comparator v2.2 -- (c)1999 SoftByte Labs
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Q. What is Comparator?
A. Comparator is a file folder comparison, copy and update utility.
   Comparator is a free alternative to the Microsoft Briefcase.

Q. Which OS does it work on?
A. It works on all 32bit Microsoft Windows 95/98 and NT 4/5

Q. Does it require DLLs or OCX?
A. No.  Comparator does not rely on any DLLs or OCXs.  This reduces
   its size and the risk of system crashs and incompatibility.

Tell me more about it's features...

Comparator is a simple utility that will take some of the insecurity and the 
tedium out of finding, deleting and copying over dupicate or version files -- 
no longer will you need to open two Explorer like interface windows to 
make painstaking comparisons.  

Comparator is an alternative to the Microsoft Briefcase -- install this freeware 
program everywhere you go to keep shared files in sync.  

Use Comparator to quickly update a small backup set before you get down to some 
serious work (but don't neglect your full backup routines).

To use Comparator, simply select any two folders that might be sharing files and click 
Scan to let Comparator compare the two folders and summarize the results.  If the two 
folders have been set up with identical subfolder trees, you can include the subfolders 
in the comparison too. And if you're only interested in looking at certain types of files, 
make a list in the "User Defined" dialog box.

The Missing Files, Newer Files and Duplicate Files tabs will quickly show you where you're 
at, and the Copy, Update and Delete buttons will allow you to make changes quickly.  You can 
make new copies or update old ones to keep valuable files safely out of harms way in a backup 
folder, or to transport current files to another location on a disk or laptop computer.  And 
in any folder of temporary files you'll see clearly which ones are duplicates that can be 
cleared away.

Don't leave to find out more about a file -- you can right click on any file or folder in 
Comparator to get the Windows system menu -- the same system menu as in Windows Explorer!

Comparator can be tuned to any language.  Its English labels are all contained in one simple 
text file.  Copy it and translate it to make your own language module, and then just choose 
your language file from the expanded Language list -- you don't even have to exit Comparator.

Use it, see for yourself and Compare.  If you have any questions, email our support group 
at Support@SoftByteLabs.com.  Email your comments and suggestions to Developers@SoftByteLabs.com

And finally, Comparator is FREE!  Use it on as many computers as you like.

Don't forget to visit out web site for more shareware and freeware...
http://SoftByteLabs.com
