How to Install and Uninstall mgetty-sendfax.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: January 10,2025

1. Install "mgetty-sendfax.x86_64" package

This is a short guide on how to install mgetty-sendfax.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "mgetty-sendfax.x86_64" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall mgetty-sendfax.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 mgetty-sendfax.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

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Available Packages
Name : mgetty-sendfax
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.1.36
Release : 28.amzn2.0.2
Size : 142 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Provides support for sending faxes over a modem
URL : http://mgetty.greenie.net/
License : GPLv2+
Description : Sendfax is a standalone backend program for sending fax files. The
: mgetty program (a getty replacement for handling logins over a
: serial line) plus sendfax will allow you to send faxes through a
: Class 2 modem.
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: If you'd like to send faxes over a Class 2 modem, you'll need to
: install the mgetty-sendfax and the mgetty packages.