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

Last updated: January 11,2025

1. Install "nano.x86_64" package

This is a short guide on how to install nano.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

Learn how to uninstall nano.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : nano
Arch : x86_64
Version : 2.9.8
Release : 2.amzn2.0.1
Size : 571 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : A small text editor
URL : https://www.nano-editor.org
License : GPLv3+
Description : GNU nano is a small and friendly text editor.