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

Last updated: April 20,2024

1. Install "mtx.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to install mtx.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8


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

This tutorial shows how to uninstall mtx.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


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

Last metadata expiration check: 3:41:32 ago on Sun Feb 25 03:03:59 2024.
Available Packages
Name : mtx
Version : 1.3.12
Release : 17.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 143 k
Source : mtx-1.3.12-17.el8.src.rpm
Repository : appstream
Summary : SCSI media changer control program
URL : http://mtx.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv2
Description : The MTX program controls the robotic mechanism in autoloaders and tape
: libraries such as the HP SureStore DAT 40x6, Exabyte EZ-17, and
: Exabyte 220. This program is also reported to work with a variety of
: other tape libraries and autochangers from ADIC, Tandberg/Overland,
: Breece Hill, HP, and Seagate.
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: If you have a backup tape device capable of handling more than one
: tape at a time, you should install MTX.