How to Install and Uninstall tar Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 04,2024

1. Install "tar" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install tar on openSUSE Leap


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

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall tar on openSUSE Leap:


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

Information for package tar:
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Repository : Update repository with updates from SUSE Linux Enterprise 15
Name : tar
Version : 1.34-150000.3.34.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 551.1 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : tar-1.34-150000.3.34.1.src
Upstream URL : https://www.gnu.org/software/tar/
Summary : GNU implementation of ((t)ape (ar)chiver)
Description :
GNU Tar is an archiver program. It is used to create and manipulate files
that are actually collections of many other files; the program provides
users with an organized and systematic method of controlling a large amount
of data. Despite its name, that is an acronym of "tape archiver", GNU Tar
is able to direct its output to any available devices, files or other programs,
it may as well access remote devices or files.