How to Install and Uninstall findutils.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: November 25,2024

1. Install "findutils.x86_64" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install findutils.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                findutils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "findutils.x86_64" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall findutils.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                findutils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the findutils.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Installed Packages
Name : findutils
Arch : x86_64
Epoch : 1
Version : 4.5.11
Release : 6.amzn2
Size : 1.8 M
Repo : installed
Summary : The GNU versions of find utilities (find and xargs)
URL : http://www.gnu.org/software/findutils/
License : GPLv3+
Description : The findutils package contains programs which will help you locate
: files on your system. The find utility searches through a
: hierarchy of directories looking for files which match a certain
: set of criteria (such as a file name pattern). The xargs utility
: builds and executes command lines from standard input arguments
: (usually lists of file names generated by the find command).
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: You should install findutils because it includes tools that are
: very useful for finding things on your system.