How to Install and Uninstall mtx.src Package on Oracle Linux 8

Last updated: November 27,2024

1. Install "mtx.src" package

Learn how to install mtx.src on Oracle Linux 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "mtx.src" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall mtx.src on Oracle Linux 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the mtx.src package on Oracle Linux 8

Last metadata expiration check: 5:19:33 ago on Mon Sep 12 02:51:38 2022.
Available Packages
Name : mtx
Version : 1.3.12
Release : 17.el8
Architecture : src
Size : 247 k
Source : None
Repository : ol8_appstream
Summary : SCSI media changer control program
URL : http://mtx.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv2
Description : The MTX program controls the robotic mechanism in autoloaders and tape
: libraries such as the HP SureStore DAT 40x6, Exabyte EZ-17, and
: Exabyte 220. This program is also reported to work with a variety of
: other tape libraries and autochangers from ADIC, Tandberg/Overland,
: Breece Hill, HP, and Seagate.
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: If you have a backup tape device capable of handling more than one
: tape at a time, you should install MTX.