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

Chapter 10. Installing Basic System Software

10.89. 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.

10.89.1. Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation: 

CC="gcc ${BUILD64}" ./configure \
    --prefix=/usr

Compile the package: 

make

To test the results, issue: 

make check

Install the package: 

make install

10.89.2. 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.