Linux From Scratch - Version r12.4-37

Chapter 6. Cross Compiling Temporary Tools

6.13. Patch-2.8

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

Approximate build time: 0.1 SBU
Required disk space: 14 MB

6.13.1. Installation of Patch

Prepare Patch for compilation: 

./configure --prefix=/usr   \
            --host=$LFS_TGT \
            --build=$(build-aux/config.guess)

Compile the package: 

make

Install the package: 

make DESTDIR=$LFS install

Details on this package are located in Section 8.72.2, “Contents of Patch.”