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GNU patch vs Pastebin.com

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and Pastebin.com. 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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Pastebin.com

Pastebin.com

Online Services

Pastebin is an online text storage service where users can store plain text snippets, code snippets, or small documents for easy sharing. The snippets can be set to expire after a certain period of time. It allows for quick sharing of text information without needing file uploads.

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