[Python-Dev] SVN FAQ for Windows users

[Paul Moore]

On 21/03/2008, "Martin v. Löwis" <martin at v.loewis.de> wrote:
[...]
>  I then try cygwin patch, which applies the patch nicely, but messes
>  up the line endings while doing so.
>
>  So in the end, I conclude that it just isn't possible to apply patches
>  on Windows, and log into a Linux machine to apply the patch.

Generally, I use gnuwin32 patch (http://gnuwin32.sf.net), with the
--binary flag. That seems to work most of the time for me. (The cygwin
version may also have --binary).

Paul.