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

Last updated: February 06,2025

1. Install "mtools.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install mtools.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

This guide let you learn how to uninstall mtools.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 mtools.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : mtools
Arch : x86_64
Version : 4.0.18
Release : 5.amzn2.0.2
Size : 203 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Programs for accessing MS-DOS disks without mounting the disks
URL : http://mtools.linux.lu/
License : GPLv3+
Description : Mtools is a collection of utilities for accessing MS-DOS files.
: Mtools allow you to read, write and move around MS-DOS filesystem
: files (normally on MS-DOS floppy disks). Mtools supports
: Windows95 style long file names, OS/2 XDF disks, and 2m disks
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: Mtools should be installed if you need to use MS-DOS disks