Quick Answer: How Do I Uninstall Something on Linux?
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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.

How do I completely uninstall something?

Head to Start Menu > Control Panel. Click on “Uninstall a Program” under the “Programs” section. From there, find the program you want to uninstall and click on it. You should see an “Uninstall” button show up at the top of the pane.

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.

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