Re: st: AW: compare files, vars only

[David Kantor <kantor.d@att.net>]

Thanks to all who attempted to answer this.
I didn't expect this to spawn such a cascade of responses.
Also, I didn't need much help in the matter. I just wanted to know if 
there was an existing program I could use.
Incidentally, in case you want to know the motivation: I often get 
revised or supplemental files, but where the variables may have 
changed slightly -- a few dropped or added, or a few that have had a 
change of spelling of the name.

Thanks again.
--David

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