How to Install and Uninstall libpcap-devel Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 12,2024

1. Install "libpcap-devel" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install libpcap-devel on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                libpcap-devel
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "libpcap-devel" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall libpcap-devel on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                libpcap-devel
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the libpcap-devel package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package libpcap-devel:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : libpcap-devel
Version : 1.10.1-150400.1.7
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 241.0 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : libpcap-1.10.1-150400.1.7.src
Upstream URL : https://www.tcpdump.org/
Summary : A Library for Network Sniffers
Description :
libpcap is a library used by packet sniffer programs. It provides an
interface for them to capture and analyze packets from network devices.
This package is only needed if you plan to compile or write such a
program yourself.