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Ubuntu 11.10 – How to Completely Remove a Package
This tutorial shows how to completely remove or uninstall a package in Ubuntu 11.10. These instructions should work for other versions of Ubuntu, it’s derivatives (Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu) and other Debian based Linux distributions – but no guarantee is made. This tutorial assumes you are comfortable with lower level operations in Ubuntu and know how to use apt-get. A brief introduction to apt-get can be found here. NOTE: this introduction only covers the install aspect of apt-get. In this tutorial, we will see other apt-get commands: remove, autoremove, and --auto-remove WARNING ! ! ! There is a small but real risk of data loss or making other programs or Ubuntu unusable. Ensure you have a backup before proceeding The Problem A package is installed using either Ubuntu Software Center or apt-get. Later it is uninstalled, but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu, Ubuntu 11.10
Ubuntu 11.10 – Understanding sudo apt-get install …
This tutorial is for Ubuntu 11.10, however, it should be the same for other versions of Ubuntu (and derivatives, like edubuntu, kubuntu, lubuntu, and xubuntu) and other Linux distributions based on Debian. However, no guarantee is made. What makes Ubuntu very easy to use is the Ubuntu Software Center which allows users an easy way to select and install or remove packages (usually programs). However, when you search the web looking for help with Ubuntu, often times you see something to the effect of: Enter the following command: sudo apt-get install lubuntu-desktop While this is clear for those who know what it means, I believe the majority of Ubuntu users are those who want a simple to install and use Linux OS – they are not interested in lower level details of managing their system. In … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu, Ubuntu 11.10
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