# Patch-&patch-version;

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

## Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation:

    ./configure --prefix=/usr

Compile the package:

    make

To test the results, issue: `make check`.

Install the package:

    make install

## 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.