How to Install and Uninstall libpcap1 Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: February 01,2025

1. Install "libpcap1" package

Please follow the steps below to install libpcap1 on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                libpcap1
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "libpcap1" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall libpcap1 on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                libpcap1
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the libpcap1 package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package libpcap1:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : libpcap1
Version : 1.10.1-150400.1.7
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 381.0 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.