6.16. 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.

6.16.1. Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation:

CC="${CC} ${BUILD64}" ./configure --prefix=/tools \
    --host=${LFS_TARGET}

Compile the package:

make

Install the package:

make install

Details on this package are located in Section 10.44.2, “Contents of Patch.”