How to Install and Uninstall srm.x86_64 Package on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8

Last updated: May 06,2024

1. Install "srm.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install srm.x86_64 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                srm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "srm.x86_64" package

Learn how to uninstall srm.x86_64 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                srm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the srm.x86_64 package on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8

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Available Packages
Name : srm
Version : 1.2.15
Release : 12.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 33 k
Source : srm-1.2.15-12.el8.src.rpm
Repository : epel
Summary : Secure file deletion
URL : http://srm.sourceforge.net/
License : MIT
Description : srm is a secure replacement for rm(1). Unlike the standard rm, it
: overwrites the data in the target files before unlinkg them. This
: prevents command-line recovery of the data by examining the raw block
: device. It may also help frustrate physical examination of the disk,
: although it's unlikely that completely protects against this type of
: recovery.