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Tips for Patch Producers
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To create a patch that changes an older version of a package into a
newer version, first make a copy of the older and newer versions in
adjacent subdirectories. It is common to do that by unpacking `tar'
archives of the two versions.
To generate the patch, use the command `diff -Naur OLD NEW' where
OLD and NEW identify the old and new directories. The names OLD and
NEW should not contain any slashes. The `-N' option lets the patch
create and remove files; `-a' lets the patch update non-text files; `-u'
generates useful time stamps and enough context; and `-r' lets the
patch update subdirectories. Here is an example command, using Bourne
shell syntax:
diff -Naur gcc-3.0.3 gcc-3.0.4
Tell your recipients how to apply the patches. This should include
which working directory to use, and which `patch' options to use; the
option `-p1' is recommended. Test your procedure by pretending to be a
recipient and applying your patches to a copy of the original files.
Avoiding Common Mistakes, for how to avoid common mistakes
when generating a patch.
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