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Compare Folders - 1.2.6

handy folder content comparison utility

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All Time:	(3.1)
Version 1.2.6:	(4.3)
Selected Version:	1.2.6
Release Date:	2004-09-07
License:	Shareware
Downloads (version 1.2.6):	1,317
Downloads (all versions):	3,393
Price:	$9.00

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Product Description:

Compare Folders is a useful utility designed to take two folders and tell you which files and folders are the same, which are new, and which have been modified, saving you the effort of reading through lists in the Finder and using Get Info to figure it all out.

It's comparison engine is threaded to work efficiently and allows you to use the Comparison Selector Sheet to customize which attributes to compare or ignore. Features such as a clean, intuitive Aqua interface with robust drag and drop support, Item Actions (Open, Show in Finder, Get Info, Delete, Rename, Lock/Unlock), a built-in Get Info window and seamless integration to open any item you click on make it a polite OS X citizen with flexibility at your fingertips, all without leaving a single window.

The demo period is 9 tries, which means Compare Folders will be a fully functional app for the first 9 comparisons but after that the compare functionality will be unavailable until a license is purchased at the iNexus Store (www.infinitenexus.com/store.html) and the application registered.

We are working hard to add new features and enhance existing ones and we appreciate any feedback from users. Please visit our site for information on projects, other applications we offer, or just a few tips and tricks as well as our forums for discussion and support.

What's new in this version:

folder icons are now clickable to choose folders to compare
added drag and drop support to other applications
added drag and drop support for folders from results to the folder icons
fixed bug(s) that occurred when validating menu and toolbar items
significant memory and performance optimizations
text now aligns itself vertically in the center in lists
auto-compare is enabled by default now
removed "Folder One" and "Folder Two" toolbar items
several interface tweaks (wording, messages, spacing)
updated and expanded Help files

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3 and higher.

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.2.6:
Overall Rating:	(4.3)	Features:	(4.5)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(3.3)	Price:	(4.3)

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Cannot be used for more than 1000 files - Version: 3.2, 3/30/2009 03:40AM PST

jcardozo

This application looks like it does exactly what I want, but when I tried it on the large folders I was trying to compare, it did the compare OK, but hung the computer and ultimately crashed.

According to the website, Compare Folders should not be used for folders with more than 1000 files in them.

This is a known bug by the developer, and I look forward to when it is fixed.

Problem Solved - Version: 3.1, 6/21/2008 04:23AM PST

mail117

There is something similar built into OSX, but it just wouldn't solve my problem.

I had 3 iTunes libraries on internal and external drives. Some songs were in all three libraries. Some songs were in two of the libraries and some were in only one, but it could be any one of the three. Two of the libraries had hundreds of songs and the third had thousands. The thought of sorting out this chaos manually was a nightmare. Compare Folders to the rescue.

I decided to pick one as the master library and compare the two other libraries in turn. You can view duplicate, unique or similar items and so using the Copy To function you can soon get the chaos into order.

I could have done the same job with one of the synchronisation apps that I have, but the real benefit of Compare Folders is the way that what is happening is laid out so well.

Criticism? No family licence available. With soon to be 4 Macs in the house, this would have been a nice option.

Works well and is stable - Version: 2.5.1, 11/13/2006 04:46PM PST

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macnicol_dotmac

I've been using the program for several months and have had no problems withit under OSX10.4.6. Compares folders on external drives with no hesitation. The drag and drop interface is a snap. Runs quickly having compared folders with 1000s of files.

Sure miss PowerMerge under OS9 though!