How Do I Uninstall Something on Ubuntu?
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When Ubuntu Software opens, click the Installed button at the top. Find the application that you want to remove by using the search box or by looking through the list of installed applications. Select the application and click Remove. Confirm that you want to remove the application.

How do I uninstall a program on Ubuntu?

Open Ubuntu Software, click the Installed tab, select the app you wish to uninstall, and hit the Remove button.

How do I uninstall programs on Linux?

To uninstall a program, use the “apt-get” command, which is the general command for installing programs and manipulating installed programs. For example, the following command uninstalls gimp and deletes all the configuration files, using the “ — purge” (there are two dashes before “purge”) command.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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