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

Last updated: October 06,2024

1. Install "netmask.x86_64" package

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


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

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall netmask.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


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

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Available Packages
Name : netmask
Version : 2.4.4
Release : 7.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 43 k
Source : netmask-2.4.4-7.el8.src.rpm
Repository : epel
Summary : Utility for determining network masks
URL : https://github.com/tlby/netmask
License : GPLv2+
Description : This is a handy tool for generating terse netmasks in several common
: formats. If you've ever maintained a firewall with more than a few
: rules in it, you might use netmask to clean up and generalize sloppy
: rules left by the network administrator before you. It will also
: convert netmasks from one format to another for the day you change
: your firewall software.