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patching [2009/06/01 18:21] – updated forum link mister_xpatching [2018/10/05 22:57] (current) – Updated links mister_x
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   * Where do I get the patch?   * Where do I get the patch?
    
-The [[http://aircrack-ng.org/doku.php|aircrack-ng wiki]] typically indicates which patches are required for particular drivers.  And the appropriate pages contain detailed installation and patching instructions.  See the [[drivers|drivers page]] for links to the various detailed pages.+The [[main|aircrack-ng wiki]] typically indicates which patches are required for particular drivers.  And the appropriate pages contain detailed installation and patching instructions.  See the [[install_drivers|drivers installation page]] for links to the various detailed pages.
  
-You can obtain the patch in a variety of ways.  The wiki page normally provides a download link.  As well, patches are included in the aircrack-ng source package in the "patches" directory.  Many times patches are under development and you can find links to them on the [[http://forum.aircrack-ng.org|Forum]].+You can obtain the patch in a variety of ways.  The wiki page normally provides a download link.  As well, patches are included in the aircrack-ng source package in the "patches" directory.  Many times patches are under development and you can find links to them on the [[https://forum.aircrack-ng.org|Forum]].
  
  
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    wget "URL to patch"    wget "URL to patch"
        
-   wget http://patches.aircrack-ng.org/rtl8187_2.6.24v3.patch+   wget https://patches.aircrack-ng.org/rtl8187_2.6.24v3.patch
  
 Then you need to move the patch to the appropriate directory using the "mv" command.  The question arises as to which is the "appropriate directory"?  There is no correct answer to the question.  It depends on what you are patching and how the patch was created.   Looking at the directories referenced in the patch itself usually gives you a good indication of where it should go.  You might need to try a few locations.  Here are some typical locations: Then you need to move the patch to the appropriate directory using the "mv" command.  The question arises as to which is the "appropriate directory"?  There is no correct answer to the question.  It depends on what you are patching and how the patch was created.   Looking at the directories referenced in the patch itself usually gives you a good indication of where it should go.  You might need to try a few locations.  Here are some typical locations:
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