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    How to uninstall gnome-do (failed to remove via Software Center)

    What's the best way to uninstall gnome-do, given that I've tried uninstalling via the Software Center, and that failed. I started having problems after installing it (it seemed to cause a lock-down, preventing me from switching to any other program), and adding it to the startup menu. I couldn't even kill it using a process ID in Terminal.

    I searched the forums and noted that someone recommended using the S Center, not uninstalling via Terminal. But ... I'm thinking that's my only remaining option ... right?

    There are several recommendations in the forum, for removing programs (none specific to gnome-do). Given how new I am to the command line, I'd like to ask which of the following would be best:

    sudo apt-get remove gnome-do
    sudo apt-get purge gnome-do
    sudo service gdm stop

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    Re: How to uninstall gnome-do (failed to remove via Software Center)

    Quote Originally Posted by jps2012 View Post
    What's the best way to uninstall gnome-do, given that I've tried uninstalling via the Software Center, and that failed. I started having problems after installing it (it seemed to cause a lock-down, preventing me from switching to any other program), and adding it to the startup menu. I couldn't even kill it using a process ID in Terminal.

    I searched the forums and noted that someone recommended using the S Center, not uninstalling via Terminal. But ... I'm thinking that's my only remaining option ... right?

    There are several recommendations in the forum, for removing programs (none specific to gnome-do). Given how new I am to the command line, I'd like to ask which of the following would be best:

    sudo apt-get remove gnome-do
    sudo apt-get purge gnome-do
    sudo service gdm stop
    The first command you mention will remove GNOME-Do. The second will remove it and it's configuration files. The last one is unrelated to your issue. I would recommend
    Code:
    sudo apt-get purge gnome-do

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    Re: How to uninstall gnome-do (failed to remove via Software Center)

    sudo apt-get remove gnome-do --purge

    (though dniMretsaM's command is more concise)
    Last edited by utnubuuser; April 6th, 2012 at 05:29 AM.
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    Re: How to uninstall gnome-do (failed to remove via Software Center)

    Quote Originally Posted by utnubuuser View Post
    sudo apt-get remove gnome-do --purge

    (though dniMretsaM's command is more concise)
    Those are essentially the same thing. I only use the --purge option when I'm auto-removing stuff.
    Code:
    sudo apt-get autoremove --purge
    For uninstalling, I just use purge instead of remove.

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    Re: How to uninstall gnome-do (failed to remove via Software Center)

    Thanks, folks. I feel much better about using a command if it's confirmed as safe. It's going to take me a while before I feel comfortable with the command line.

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