How to Install and Uninstall idle3-tools.x86_64 Package on Fedora 38

Last updated: January 16,2025

1. Install "idle3-tools.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install idle3-tools.x86_64 on Fedora 38


    
        
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2. Uninstall "idle3-tools.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall idle3-tools.x86_64 on Fedora 38:


    
        
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3. Information about the idle3-tools.x86_64 package on Fedora 38

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Available Packages
Name : idle3-tools
Version : 0.9.1
Release : 20.fc38
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 30 k
Source : idle3-tools-0.9.1-20.fc38.src.rpm
Repository : fedora
Summary : Manipulate the value of the idle3 timer found on recent WD Hard Disk Drives
URL : http://idle3-tools.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv3
Description : Idle3-tools provides a linux/unix utility that can disable, get and set the
: value of the infamous idle3 timer found on recent Western Digital Hard Disk
: Drives. It can be used as an alternative to the official wdidle3.exe
: proprietary utility, without the need to reboot in a DOS environement. A power
: off/on cycle of the drive will still be mandatory for new settings to be taken
: into account.
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: Idle3-tools is an independant project, unrelated in any way to Western Digital Corp.
: WARNING: THIS SOFTWARE IS EXPERIMENTAL AND NOT WELL TESTED. IT ACCESSES LOW
: LEVEL INFORMATION OF YOUR HARDDRIVE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.