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<faqs id="FAQ" title="Frequently Asked Questions">
<part id="General">
<faq id="What would a patch plugin even be used for">
<question>What would a patch plugin even be used for?</question>
<answer>
<p>
In certain environments direct source modification is not allowed so to make alterations to the source you
need some patch application process. This plugin seeks to address those situations.
</p>
</answer>
</faq>
<faq id="Why won't this work on Windows">
<question>Why won't this work on Windows?</question>
<answer>
<p>
This patch wraps the <a href="http://www.gnu.org/software/patch/">GNU patch tool</a>, which must be in your
<tt>PATH</tt> in order to function properly. You might be able to get this plugin working within
<a href="http://cygwin.com/">Cygwin</a>.
</p>
<p>
If you would like to add Windows support to this plugin, please do and submit modifications through the normal
project mechanisms.
</p>
</answer>
</faq>
</part>
</faqs>