How to Install and Uninstall gpm Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: July 07,2024

1. Install "gpm" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install gpm on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                gpm
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "gpm" package

This tutorial shows how to uninstall gpm on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
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3. Information about the gpm package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package gpm:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : gpm
Version : 1.20.7-7.3.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 440.8 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : gpm-1.20.7-7.3.1.src
Upstream URL : http://linux.schottelius.org/gpm/
Summary : Console Mouse Support
Description :
The gpm (general purpose mouse) daemon is a mouse server for
applications running on the Linux console. It provides cut and paste
operations. If a gpm-aware program, such as mc (Midnight Commander)
or w3m (a text-based web browser), is active, they will use to gpm to
receive mouse events and do custom handling.