Uninstalling files in Linux can be done using various methods, depending on the distribution you are using. In this answer, I will provide instructions for uninstalling programs in Ubuntu and Fedora, which are two popular Linux distributions.
Uninstalling Programs in Ubuntu:
1. Open a Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “Terminal” in the applications menu.
2. To remove a program, you can use the `apt remove` command followed by the program name. For example, if you want to remove the program called “example”, you would run the command `apt remove example`. If the program is not found, you can try using `apt purge` instead of `apt remove`, which will remove the program along with its configuration files.
Note: You may need to prefix the above commands with `sudo` to run them with administrative privileges. You will be prompted to enter your password.
3. After running the command, you will be asked to confirm the removal of the program. Press “Y” and then Enter to proceed with the uninstallation.
4. The package manager will then remove the program and display the progress in the Terminal. Once the process is complete, the program will be uninstalled from your system.
Uninstalling Programs in Fedora:
1. Open a Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “Terminal” in the applications menu.
2. To remove a program, you can use the `dnf remove` command followed by the program name. For example, if you want to remove the program called “example”, you would run the command `dnf remove example`. If the program is not found, you can try using `dnf erase` instead of `dnf remove`, which will remove the program along with its configuration files.
Note: You may need to prefix the above commands with `sudo` to run them with administrative privileges. You will be prompted to enter your password.
3. After running the command, you will be asked to confirm the removal of the program. Press “Y” and then Enter to proceed with the uninstallation.
4. The package manager will then remove the program and display the progress in the Terminal. Once the process is complete, the program will be uninstalled from your system.
It’s worth mentioning that some programs may have specific uninstallation instructions provided by their developers. It’s a good practice to check the program’s documentation or official website for any additional steps that may be required for a complete uninstallation.
Uninstalling programs in Linux can be done using package managers like `apt` in Ubuntu and `dnf` in Fedora. By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily remove unwanted programs from your system and free up disk space.