How Do I Uninstall a Package in Linux?
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How do I completely remove a package in Linux?

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  1. apt-get remove packagename. will remove the binaries, but not the configuration or data files of the package packagename . …
  2. apt-get purge packagename or apt-get remove –purge packagename. …
  3. apt-get autoremove. …
  4. aptitude remove packagename or aptitude purge packagename (likewise)

14 сент. 2012 г.

How do I uninstall a package in Ubuntu?

Open the “Ubuntu Software” application from GNOME’s app launcher. To access a full list of installed applications, click on the “Installed” tab at the top. In this menu, you’ll be able to click “Remove” on any application that wish to uninstall.

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