title: How do I apply a .patch in JOOMLA?
body: <p>I have a <strong>bug_fix.patch</strong> file for Joomla version 1.5.22 and I am trying to apply it. How does one go about doing such a thing?</p>
  
  <p>One article I read mentions dumping it into the root directory of my Joomla site... But how is it picked up by Joomla? It doesn't make much sense to me.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance.</p>