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

Last updated: May 08,2024

1. Install "gpm.x86_64" package

This guide let you learn how to install gpm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

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


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : gpm
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.20.7
Release : 15.amzn2.0.2
Size : 184 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : A mouse server for the Linux console
URL : http://www.nico.schottelius.org/software/gpm/
License : GPLv2 and GPLv2+ with exceptions and GPLv3+ and Verbatim and
: Copyright only
Description : Gpm provides mouse support to text-based Linux applications like
: the Emacs editor and the Midnight Commander file management
: system. Gpm also provides console cut-and-paste operations using
: the mouse and includes a program to allow pop-up menus to appear
: at the click of a mouse button.