Here is a brief intro to diff, patch, etc. http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/1237 I think I put the patch in the main Rosegarden folder, and did something like "patch < patchfile.diff" if I remember correctly... It has been a while. Hope that helps. -Tim > i think this should be the right patch for me too. > i downloaded it but i don't know how to apply it. where do i have to > copy it? > > thanx > > emanuele >