How to Install and Uninstall gnome-session.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: September 20,2024

1. Install "gnome-session.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install gnome-session.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                gnome-session.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "gnome-session.x86_64" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall gnome-session.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                gnome-session.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the gnome-session.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : gnome-session
Arch : x86_64
Version : 3.28.1
Release : 7.amzn2
Size : 400 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : GNOME session manager
URL : http://www.gnome.org
License : GPLv2+
Description : gnome-session manages a GNOME desktop or GDM login session. It
: starts up the other core GNOME components and handles logout and
: saving the session.