How to Install and Uninstall finch Package on Kali Linux

Last updated: May 14,2024

1. Install "finch" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install finch on Kali Linux


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                finch
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "finch" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall finch on Kali Linux:


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                finch
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the finch package on Kali Linux

Package: finch
Source: pidgin (2.14.12-1)
Version: 2.14.12-1+b1
Installed-Size: 513
Maintainer: Richard Laager
Architecture: amd64
Depends: pidgin-data (<< 2.14.12-z), pidgin-data (>= 2.14.12), libc6 (>= 2.34), libglib2.0-0 (>= 2.75.3), libgnt0 (>= 2.14.0), libgstreamer1.0-0 (>= 1.0.0), libncursesw6 (>= 6), libpurple0 (>= 2.8.0), libtinfo6 (>= 6)
Suggests: libx11-6
Size: 200636
SHA256: dd661737e9c6ed5bf134607465bb76d20550dda753953a6ba01e1a54272b155b
SHA1: 7d3a38ae8abae5f5b54f19727d496db1e2605634
MD5sum: 25aac241895a2ee0522f4d72b5ce7b5f
Description: text-based multi-protocol instant messaging client
Finch is a text/console-based, modular instant messaging client capable of
using multiple networks at once. Currently supported out of the box are:
Jabber/XMPP, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Lotus
Sametime, SIMPLE, and Zephyr. It can support many more with plugins.
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Some extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality:
* libx11-6
- To use the Clipboard and/or Toaster plugins.
Description-md5:
Homepage: https://www.pidgin.im
Tag: interface::text-mode, network::client, protocol::gadu-gadu,
protocol::irc, protocol::jabber, protocol::msn-messenger,
protocol::oscar, protocol::yahoo-messenger, role::program,
scope::application, uitoolkit::ncurses, use::chatting
Section: net
Priority: optional
Filename: pool/main/p/pidgin/finch_2.14.12-1+b1_amd64.deb