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

Last updated: February 06,2025

1. Install "xterm.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install xterm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

Please follow the step by step instructions below to uninstall xterm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : xterm
Arch : x86_64
Version : 295
Release : 3.amzn2.1
Size : 454 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Terminal emulator for the X Window System
URL : http://invisible-island.net/xterm
License : MIT
Description : The xterm program is a terminal emulator for the X Window System.
: It provides DEC VT102 and Tektronix 4014 compatible terminals for
: programs that can't use the window system directly.