How to Install and Uninstall mingetty Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: July 08,2024

1. Install "mingetty" package

Please follow the instructions below to install mingetty on openSUSE Leap


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

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


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

Information for package mingetty:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : mingetty
Version : 1.0.8s-1.27
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 29.0 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : mingetty-1.0.8s-1.27.src
Upstream URL : http://mingetty.sourceforge.net
Summary : Minimal Getty for Virtual Consoles Only
Description :
The mingetty program is a lightweight, minimalistic getty program for
use on virtual consoles only. Mingetty is not suitable for serial lines
(you should use the mgetty program for this purpose).