Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version GIT-20170803-x86_64-Pure64

Chapter 6. Constructing a Temporary System

6.23. Patch-2.7.5

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

6.23.1. Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation: 

./configure \
    --prefix=/tools \
    --build=${CLFS_HOST} \
    --host=${CLFS_TARGET}

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.61.2, “Contents of Patch.”