ESPDIFF(6) Man pages ESPDIFF(6)
NAME
 espdiff - apply the appropriate transformation to a set of patches
SYNOPSIS
 espdiff [--deep-brainwave-mode] [--recurse] [--compare] [file...]
 espdiff {[--help] | [--version]}
DESCRIPTION
 espdiff applies the appropriate transformation to a patch or set of
 patches, depending on what you intend to accomplish.
 The input patches must be "clean": in other words they must apply
 without fuzz or offsets in whichever order they are meant to be
 applied. The exception is if you intend espdiff to clean them for you
 (good luck).
 You may find it useful to cross your fingers while the program performs
 its task, or to screw your eyes tight shut while imagining it doing the
 right thing.
OPTIONS
 --deep-brainwave-mode
 Probes your brain deeply in a manner that takes longer, but
 produces better extra sensory results.
 --recurse
 Recurses neural pathways throughout all parts of the brain, in some
 cases determining code changes you might make far off in the
 future. You may feel a gentle tickling sensation when using this
 option.
 --compare
 Allows the program to scan the current directory examining existing
 patches to determine areas of code you are likely to change again,
 and concentrating on these areas more closely.
 --help
 Display a short usage message.
 --version
 Display the version number of espdiff.
LIMITATIONS
 Do not use this program while sleep-walking, or before your first cup
 of coffee.
 There are some cases in which it is not possible to determine what the
 intention of the user is. In these cases, you should construct the
 output you desire using an editor, and send the input files together
 with the desired output file to Tim Waugh <twaugh@redhat.com> asking
 for a new diff tool.
AUTHORS
 Tim Waugh <twaugh@redhat.com>
 Package maintainer
 Mike Harris <mharris@redhat.com>
 Conceptual designer
patchutils 5 March 2003 ESPDIFF(6)