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

Last updated: October 05,2024

1. Install "less.x86_64" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install less.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8


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

Please follow the guidelines below to uninstall less.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


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

Last metadata expiration check: 3:54:09 ago on Sun Feb 25 03:03:59 2024.
Installed Packages
Name : less
Version : 530
Release : 1.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 337 k
Source : less-530-1.el8.src.rpm
Repository : @System
Summary : A text file browser similar to more, but better
URL : http://www.greenwoodsoftware.com/less/
License : GPLv3+ or BSD
Description : The less utility is a text file browser that resembles more, but has
: more capabilities. Less allows you to move backwards in the file as
: well as forwards. Since less doesn't have to read the entire input file
: before it starts, less starts up more quickly than text editors (for
: example, vi).
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: You should install less because it is a basic utility for viewing text
: files, and you'll use it frequently.