24
Easy question - Comparing files/folders in linux
(sh.itjust.works)
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2026
24 points (100.0% liked)
Linux
19146 readers
498 users here now
Welcome to c/linux!
Welcome to our thriving Linux community! Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or just starting your journey, we're excited to have you here. Explore, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for open-source software and the endless possibilities it offers. Together, let's dive into the world of Linux and embrace the power of freedom, customization, and innovation. Enjoy your stay and feel free to join the vibrant discussions that await you!
Rules:
-
Stay on topic: Posts and discussions should be related to Linux, open source software, and related technologies.
-
Be respectful: Treat fellow community members with respect and courtesy.
-
Quality over quantity: Share informative and thought-provoking content.
-
No spam or self-promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming.
-
No NSFW adult content
-
Follow general lemmy guidelines.
founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
I'm sure someone else has a better method, but I'd just use whatever file manager you have to consolidate everything into one folder and let the file system flag any dupes.
Have ten movie folders on a bunch of different drives? Pick the biggest one, attempt to move the next biggest one into it, ignore all dupes, repeat.
Again, though, there's probably a better way
This would be my solution as well but I know there must be better ways !
You could rsync everything into one pile, recursively walking through all directories. You'd need a way to smush duplicate files with different names, but also to catch the opposite case of different files with the same name.