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GNU patch vs NameCoin

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and NameCoin. 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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NameCoin

NameCoin

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency

NameCoin is an open-source cryptocurrency that also acts as an alternative, decentralized DNS (Domain Name System). It allows users to register .bit domains on a blockchain which are censorship-resistant.

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