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

Last updated: February 06,2025

1. Install "linuxptp.x86_64" package

Learn how to install linuxptp.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                linuxptp.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "linuxptp.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linuxptp.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : linuxptp
Arch : x86_64
Version : 2.0
Release : 2.amzn2.1.2
Size : 183 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : PTP implementation for Linux
URL : http://linuxptp.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv2+
Description : This software is an implementation of the Precision Time Protocol
: (PTP) according to IEEE standard 1588 for Linux. The dual design
: goals are to provide a robust implementation of the standard and
: to use the most relevant and modern Application Programming
: Interfaces (API) offered by the Linux kernel. Supporting legacy
: APIs and other platforms is not a goal.