How to Install and Uninstall mtx Package on Kali Linux

Last updated: February 28,2025

1. Install "mtx" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install mtx on Kali Linux


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

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall mtx on Kali Linux:


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

Package: mtx
Version: 1.3.12-16
Installed-Size: 343
Maintainer: Debian Bacula Team
Architecture: amd64
Depends: libc6 (>= 2.34)
Size: 67624
SHA256: 7e6b77f929448cd70c3c9950d446f8ef06efbbe81e3764a4ec5697d5a234b192
SHA1: 1275ff905d9411d85ed7a15b9a1c380cda11c686
MD5sum: d7ef96a7a211ae7d2bf9d1f58043c1ce
Description: controls autoloaders and tape libraries
MTX can be used to manipulate autoloaders and tape libraries, such as
loading, unloading and switching tapes automatically. This is
necessary glue for using backup software like Amanda or Bacula
together with these devices.
Description-md5:
Homepage: https://sourceforge.net/projects/mtx/
Tag: admin::backup, interface::commandline, role::program, scope::utility,
use::storing
Section: admin
Priority: optional
Filename: pool/main/m/mtx/mtx_1.3.12-16_amd64.deb