CSDiff Version 2.5
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Copyright (C)1997-1999 M.D. Technologies Ltd.
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*** Introduction ***

ComponentSoftware Diff (CSDiff) is a free advanced file difference analysis tool for Windows 95/98/NT. Use it to analyze what have changed between two revisions of the same file or folder. CSDiff is usually used to analyze program source files, HTML documents and MS-Word documents.

Key features of CSDiff:
 Rich text display provides a unique intuitive difference analysis.
 Folder comparison window sorted by any key.
 HTML reports for both single-file and folder analysis.
 Print and print preview of difference analysis.
 Analysis of MS-Word documents. (MS-Word required)
 Freeware -- You may use it free of charge.

For CSDiff tips and tricks and for new version information, visit the CSDiff home page at: http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/csdiff/

CSDiff is part of CS-RCS -- GNU RCS compatible revision control system that is fully integrated with Windows 95/NT. CS-RCS is free for individuals. For full details, visit CS-RCS home page at: http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/csrcs/

*** What's new in version 2.5 ***

 HTML and text reports for folder comparison and single-file comparison.
 Full command-line support.
 Smart analysis of differences between line fragments. 
 Option to ignore white-space/letter-case differences
 Font/color/style selection.
 Additional improvements, features and bug fixes.

*** Installation and Activation ***

Extract CSDiff.ZIP to your desired destination folder. (e.g., C:\Program Files\CSDiff) Then, activate CSDiff.exe and follow the instructions.

*** Requirements ***

Windows 95/98 or Windows NT (3.51 & 4.0 or later).
Analysis of MS-Word documents requires MS-Word.

*** Technical Support ***

If you have encountered any problem with CSDiff please email theproblematic files and the problem description to ComponentSoftware at: csdiff-support@ComponentSoftware.com
    
*** Stay Informed ***
To get up-to-date CSDiff information, visit http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/csdiff/ and join the CSDiff mailing list.

*** Other Files ***

Refer to the file LICENCE.TXT for license agreement.
Refer to the file GNU.TXT for GNU license details.
