10.44. Patch-2.5.9

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# 10.44. Patch-2.5.9

The Patch package contains a program for modifying or creating files by applying a “patch” file typically created by the diff program.

## 10.44.1. Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation:

    ./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

    make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Install the package:

    make install

## 10.44.2. Contents of Patch

Installed program: patch

### Short Descriptions

patch | Modifies files according to a patch file. A patch file is normally a difference listing created with the diff program. By applying these differences to the original files, patch creates the patched versions.

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