[Asterisk-Users] How do I apply the asterisk patches?

[Matt Riddell]

Michaël Gaudette wrote:
> I've just registered on the Mantis system, and I reported a bug, and
> somebody answered me with a patch (something.patch).
> 
> That's all good and fine, and I'm really proud of what a good boy I am, but
> how the heck do I apply this patch? :-)
> 
> Yes, this is not my greatest moment, but I'd really like to know so I can
> apply the patch!

:D

The idea is you type:

cd /usr/src/asterisk (or whatever the patch is for)

then:

patch < something.patch

It may need a little help going in (and don't forget you will need to use the
same version of Asterisk as the person who created the patch)

-- 
Cheers,

Matt Riddell
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