Section 6.51.2 nitpick

[randy@…]

Noted in the description of the patch program:

"Modifies files according to a patch file. A patch file is normally a difference listing created with the diff program. By applying these differences to the original files, patch creates the patched versions."

This is not entirely accurate. Here is a revision which, in my opinion is more accurate:

Modifies and/or creates files according to a patch file. A patch file is normally a difference listing created with the diff program. By applying these differences to the original files or directories, patch creates the patched versions.

Note the changes are in the first and last sentences.