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GNU patch vs Hex Fiend

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and Hex Fiend. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU patch

GNU patch

Development

GNU patch is an open-source utility for applying patches to text files. It allows users to modify source code files by applying differences files, also known as patches, which contain the changes between two versions of a file.

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Hex Fiend

Hex Fiend

Development

Hex Fiend is a fast and clever open source hex editor for macOS. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface for viewing and editing binary files in hexadecimal or ASCII. Useful for analyzing raw data, inspecting disk images, patching software, and more.

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