How to Install and Uninstall pp-popularity-contest Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 12,2024

1. Install "pp-popularity-contest" package

Learn how to install pp-popularity-contest on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                pp-popularity-contest
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "pp-popularity-contest" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall pp-popularity-contest on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the pp-popularity-contest package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: pp-popularity-contest
Priority: extra
Section: universe/science
Installed-Size: 121
Maintainer: Ubuntu Developers
Original-Maintainer: Debian Med Packaging Team
Architecture: amd64
Version: 1.0.6-2build1
Depends: libboost-program-options1.58.0, libc6 (>= 2.14), libgcc1 (>= 1:4.1.1), libstdc++6 (>= 5.2), curl, liburi-perl, perl
Filename: pool/universe/p/pp-popularity-contest/pp-popularity-contest_1.0.6-2build1_amd64.deb
Size: 33734
MD5sum: cb73b0a13dcffbe9e73db06cc423101c
SHA1: 05a772f50c95dbf89f30cca784b4f194dbb7e0f9
SHA256: 30669215381144fa2d0fe673ef42929185974c1d7e99d72d5c30fa6690ceaec8
Description-en: PredictProtein popularity contest
The pp-popularity-contest package sets up a cron job that periodically
submits the developers anonymous statistics on the usage of Rost Lab
prediction methods installed on this system. The installation of this
package is completely voluntary (though recommended): there is no
difference in the performance or functionality of the prediction methods.
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The information gathered helps making decisions like which packages
should receive higher priority when fixing bugs or receive additional
resources for further development and support.
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This information is also very important when the Rost Lab applies for
funding. Traditionally, these prediction methods are made available on
the PredictProtein website, granting perfect statistics. The distribution
as part of the Debian+Ubuntu Linux distributions shall increase the
user base and allow for additional workflows to serve the scientific
community better. Still, this is an experiment. It is only the statistics
gathered through this package that grants a justification to the group
and its funding agencies for the additional investments needed for
this distribution channel and the potential drop in the usage of the
PredictProtein website.
Description-md5: b9f0893b9fc722006e4bc438fe11b527
Homepage: http://predictprotein.org/
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu