How to Install and Uninstall xgammon Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 09,2024

1. Install "xgammon" package

Learn how to install xgammon on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                xgammon
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "xgammon" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall xgammon on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


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

Package: xgammon
Priority: optional
Section: universe/games
Installed-Size: 2144
Maintainer: Ubuntu MOTU Developers
Original-Maintainer: Joe Nahmias
Architecture: amd64
Version: 0.99.1128-3
Depends: libc6 (>= 2.4), libice6 (>= 1:1.0.0), libsm6, libx11-6, libxaw7, libxext6, libxt6
Filename: pool/universe/x/xgammon/xgammon_0.99.1128-3_amd64.deb
Size: 882484
MD5sum: 0f4b6c42bc839db8efbd2e2e7edfb758
SHA1: 478b7986cc410b08a54faaff4fdf49ef6586d925
SHA256: 79eb582f0c6d106f4a112eda75e18cd437a748986956ce7144f8a61c274fa3f9
Description-en: Implementation of backgammon under X
This a nicely implemented backgammon with the following features:
- X11/Xaw interface,
- a simple file selector and saving dialog,
- You can edit positions and perform rollouts.
- Position dump to a mail file in the format used in backgammon newsgroups.
- Easier movement of stones, by simple button clicks.
- You can play against an opponent on a remote X-Terminal. (experimental).
Description-md5: a566c5f262ff57a9cf233fafbec88d9e
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu