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

Last updated: January 09,2025

1. Install "less.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install less.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

This is a short guide on how to uninstall less.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Installed Packages
Name : less
Arch : x86_64
Version : 458
Release : 9.amzn2.0.2
Size : 214 k
Repo : installed
From repo : amzn2-core
Summary : A text file browser similar to more, but better
URL : http://www.greenwoodsoftware.com/less/
License : GPLv3+
Description : The less utility is a text file browser that resembles more, but
: has more capabilities. Less allows you to move backwards in the
: file as well as forwards. Since less doesn't have to read the
: entire input file before it starts, less starts up more quickly
: than text editors (for example, vi).
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: You should install less because it is a basic utility for viewing
: text files, and you'll use it frequently.