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GNU patch vs Pidgin

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

Pidgin

Social & Communications

Pidgin is an open source chat application used for instant messaging that supports multiple protocols and accounts including AIM, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP/Jabber, and more. It allows users to stay connected across different services on one interface.

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