Uninstall applications installed with .bin package

[daredevil]

Hi all..

For .deb package i use

sudo dpkg -r <package name>

For apt-get installed application i use

sudo apt-get remove <package name>

but how to completely uninstall applications installed using .bin package... i dont think mere deletion of the folder would help much..

thnx for ur replies in advance

[lmilano]

Re: Uninstall applications installed with .bin package

all .bin's I've seen are shell scripts that wrap a binary installer. AFAIK there is no generic way to uninstall these packages. Although some times, these .bin's put an "uninstall" executable somewhere.

In fact, this is why it is always best to use native packages. This is why .deb, .rpm and other packaging formats exist. THey handle not only installation/uninstallation, but more importantly dependencies (who needs who).

Your best bet to install a non-native package is to use an autopackage or a klik package. Other options will end up making a mess of your system most likely.