How to Install and Uninstall gpm.x86_64 Package on CentOS Stream 8

Last updated: March 03,2025

1. Install "gpm.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install gpm.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8


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

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall gpm.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                gpm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the gpm.x86_64 package on CentOS Stream 8

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Available Packages
Name : gpm
Version : 1.20.7
Release : 17.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 200 k
Source : gpm-1.20.7-17.el8.src.rpm
Repository : appstream
Summary : A mouse server for the Linux console
URL : http://www.nico.schottelius.org/software/gpm/
License : GPLv2 and GPLv2+ with exceptions and GPLv3+ and Verbatim and Copyright only
Description : Gpm provides mouse support to text-based Linux applications like the
: Emacs editor and the Midnight Commander file management system. Gpm
: also provides console cut-and-paste operations using the mouse and
: includes a program to allow pop-up menus to appear at the click of a
: mouse button.