How to Install and Uninstall mgetty.x86_64 Package on Fedora 36

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "mgetty.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install mgetty.x86_64 on Fedora 36


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

This is a short guide on how to uninstall mgetty.x86_64 on Fedora 36:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                mgetty.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the mgetty.x86_64 package on Fedora 36

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Available Packages
Name : mgetty
Version : 1.2.1
Release : 15.fc36
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 237 k
Source : mgetty-1.2.1-15.fc36.src.rpm
Repository : fedora
Summary : A getty replacement for use with data and fax modems
URL : http://mgetty.greenie.net/
License : GPLv2+
Description : The mgetty package contains a "smart" getty which allows logins over a
: serial line (i.e., through a modem). If you're using a Class 2 or 2.0
: modem, mgetty can receive faxes. If you also need to send faxes,
: you'll need to install the sendfax program.
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: If you'll be dialing in to your system using a modem, you should
: install the mgetty package. If you'd like to send faxes using mgetty
: and your modem, you'll need to install the mgetty-sendfax program. If
: you need a viewer for faxes, you'll also need to install the
: mgetty-viewfax package.