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GNU patch vs StatusNotify

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

StatusNotify

System & Hardware

StatusNotify is a free, open source application that sits in the system tray and sends you notifications when something changes with your computer, like CPU usage spiking or running out of battery.

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