You can do an ls -la on each directory. this will give you a list of all files even hidden ones by using the terminal.. -----Original Message----- From: David DelMonte To: Power Macintosh G4 List Sent: 7/2/03 5:21 PM Subject: [G4] Comparing Folder contents Forgive the posting to multiple lists, but is there any way in OS/X (or through terminal) to compare the contents of two folders? Thanks David ---------- G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest. XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital Cameras | --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! | MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - http://www.osxfaq.com