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GNU patch vs Xpdf

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

Xpdf

Office & Productivity

Xpdf is an open source PDF reader for Linux, Unix, Mac, and Windows systems. It supports viewing, printing, and searching PDF files. Xpdf is lightweight, fast, and has a simple interface.

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