NAME
what-patch – detect which patch system a Debian package usesSYNOPSIS
what-patch [options]DESCRIPTION
what-patch examines the debian/rules file to determine which patch system the Debian package is using.what-patch should be run from the root directory of the Debian source package.
OPTIONS
Listed below are the command line options for what-patch:- -h, –help
- Display a help message and exit.
- -v
-
Enable verbose mode.
This will include the listing of any files modified outside or the debian/
directory and report any additional details about the patch system if
available.
Willie
Willie has over 15 years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps. After managing infrastructure for startups and enterprises alike, he founded Command Linux to share the practical knowledge he wished he had when starting out. He oversees content strategy and contributes guides on server management, automation, and security.