How to Install and Uninstall patch.src Package on Oracle Linux 9

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "patch.src" package

Please follow the steps below to install patch.src on Oracle Linux 9


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                patch.src
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "patch.src" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall patch.src on Oracle Linux 9:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                patch.src
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the patch.src package on Oracle Linux 9

Last metadata expiration check: 0:04:59 ago on Thu Feb 15 07:50:05 2024.
Available Packages
Name : patch
Version : 2.7.6
Release : 16.el9
Architecture : src
Size : 844 k
Source : None
Repository : ol9_appstream
Summary : Utility for modifying/upgrading files
URL : https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/patch/
License : GPLv3+
Description : The patch program applies diff files to originals. The diff command
: is used to compare an original to a changed file. Diff lists the
: changes made to the file. A person who has the original file can then
: use the patch command with the diff file to add the changes to their
: original file (patching the file).
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: Patch should be installed because it is a common way of upgrading
: applications.