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

Last updated: May 18,2024

1. Install "mgetty.x86_64" package

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


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

Learn how to uninstall mgetty.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.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

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Available Packages
Name : mgetty
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.1.36
Release : 28.amzn2.0.2
Size : 521 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : A getty replacement for use with data and fax modems
URL : http://mgetty.greenie.net/
License : GPLv2+
Description : The mgetty package contains a "smart" getty which allows logins
: over a serial line (i.e., through a modem). If you're using a
: Class 2 or 2.0 modem, mgetty can receive faxes. If you also need
: to send faxes, you'll need to install the sendfax program.
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: If you'll be dialing in to your system using a modem, you should
: install the mgetty package. If you'd like to send faxes using
: mgetty and your modem, you'll need to install the mgetty-sendfax
: program. If you need a viewer for faxes, you'll also need to
: install the mgetty-viewfax package.