Download it and apply at correct folder hierarchy with command patch -p1 < {your_patchfile} /rg -----Original Message----- From: linux-newbie-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:linux-newbie-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chiefdome Sent: 01 November 2011 12:34 To: linux-newbie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: How do I apply a kernel patch from the mailinglist? Hi as asked in the subject is there a howto on the net? I dont know how to apply a patch directly from my thunderbird. Maybe I m totally wrong Thanks for your replys. Chiefdome -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-newbie" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.linux-learn.org/faqs Privacy & Confidentiality Notice ------------------------------------------------- This message and any attachments contain privileged and confidential information that is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient you must not: read; copy; distribute; discuss; take any action in or make any reliance upon the contents of this message; nor open or read any attachment. If you have received this message in error, please notify us as soon as possible on the following telephone number and destroy this message including any attachments. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------- Wolfson Microelectronics plc Tel: +44 (0)131 272 7000 Fax: +44 (0)131 272 7001 Web: www.wolfsonmicro.com Registered in Scotland Company number SC089839 Registered office: Westfield House, 26 Westfield Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2QB, UK -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-newbie" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.linux-learn.org/faqs