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How to install Beyond Compare in CentOS

To install Beyond Compare in CentOS

Beyond Compare is a cross-platform data comparison application used for quick and easy comparison of files and folders. You can also compare all your drives and folders at high speed. This tutorial will help you with the installation process of Beyond Compare on CentOS.

To install Beyond Compare

Initiate the Beyond Compare installation by downloading the package by using the following command. 

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# wget http://www.scootersoftware.com/bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm
--2016-12-09 02:19:33--  http://www.scootersoftware.com/bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm
Resolving www.scootersoftware.com (www.scootersoftware.com)... 72.32.90.251
Connecting to www.scootersoftware.com (www.scootersoftware.com)|72.32.90.251|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 13343667 (13M) [application/x-rpm]
Saving to: ‘ bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm’ 
100%[========================================================================> ] 13,343,667  19.1KB/s   in 7m 59s 
2016-12-09 02:27:33 (27.2 KB/s) - ‘ bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm’  saved [13343667/13343667]

Next import the RPM GPG Key for Beyond Compare. 

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# rpm --import http://www.scootersoftware.com/RPM-GPG-KEY-scootersoftware

Now is the time to install the Beyond Compare package. Use the following command to install. 

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# yum install bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Repodata is over 2 weeks old. Install yum-cron? Or run: yum makecache fast
Examining bcompare-4.1.9.21719.x86_64.rpm: bcompare-4.1.9-21719.x86_64
&hellip 
&hellip 
Installed:
  bcompare.x86_64 0:4.1.9-21719                                                                                   
Dependency Installed:
  libmng.x86_64 0:1.0.10-14.el7       qt.x86_64 1:4.8.5-12.el7_2      qt-settings.noarch 0:19-23.5.el7.centos     
  qt-x11.x86_64 1:4.8.5-12.el7_2     
Complete!

To open Beyond Compare

root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# bcompare

Beyond Compare application looks as follows.

Folder Sync option lets you to compare your folders.

Text compare option helps with the comparision of text files.

Find the options available on Beyond compare.

Save or load your files with the help of Import and export settings options available under Tools menu.

You can also perform factory reset by choosing Restore factory defaults option under Tools menu.

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FAQ
Q
How will Beyond improve operator workflow and creativity?
A
If you already know LD2000, the current version of Beyond will give you somewhat similar functionality. But a key advantage comes for the new user, and the LD2000 user willing to do things the "Beyond way". It is much easier to create laser shows with the QuickShow-like interface in Beyond. Using QuickTools is much faster than, for example, editing transitions in an effect on LD2000's Showtime program.
Beyond is further developed, its capabilities and workflow will continue to improve over LD2000.
Q
Is QuickShow included with Beyond?
A
Although some of Beyond's screens look like QuickShow, Beyond is a separate program; QuickShow is not included.

Beyond builds, on the significant user interface improvements, we introduced with QuickShow. But Beyond goes much deeper, to give greater control. It really is the best of QuickShow plus Lasershow Designer 2000.

As we continue to develop Beyond and add features, it will pull away even further from its QuickShow sibling.
Q
What are the differences between QuickShow and Beyond?
A
QuickShow lacks a number of professional features, such as an advanced multimedia timeline, advanced frame creation tools, and advanced 3D modeling and animation capabilities. QuickShow was purposely designed without these things because 1) having too many features tends to confuse new laser show users and 2) most beginners don't need these particularly advanced features.
Q
Is Beyond a replacement for LD2000?
A
No, not now. We will continue to sell our Lasershow Designer 2000 systems for the foreseeable future. This especially helps persons needing compatibility with current installations. Longer term, Beyond will be the flagship Pangolin laser software. It is a more modern version of LD2000 that is easier to use, especially for beginners.
Q
How does LivePro work with Beyond?
A
LivePro is a separate Pangolin program which is optimized for live performance. It works differently and has a different approach and philosophy then Beyond. While we do have live performance controls in Beyond, anyone doing complex live shows should continue to use LivePro. LivePro will be supported and updated long into the future.