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GNOME Disks, also known as Disk Utility, is a powerful graphical tool for managing storage devices in Linux. Whether you’re formatting USB drives, creating disk images, or inspecting SMART data from your hard drive, GNOME Disks provides a simple interface for complex tasks. In this article, you’ll learn how to install and uninstall GNOME Disks on FunOS step by step.

What is GNOME Disks?

GNOME Disks is a graphical application used for managing disks and partitions in Linux systems. It allows users to:

• View detailed information about disks and partitions.
• Format, create, and delete partitions.
• Mount and unmount drives.
• Manage disk images (*.iso, .img files).
• Monitor disk health using SMART data.

It’s a user-friendly alternative to command-line disk tools and is especially helpful for users who prefer graphical interfaces when performing disk-related operations.

How to Install GNOME Disks on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open a Terminal window in any of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner, then select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing new software, it’s always a good idea to update the package list to make sure you’re installing the latest version. Run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install GNOME Disks

Now install GNOME Disks by running:

sudo apt install gnome-disk-utility

This will download and install the application and its dependencies.

Step 4: Reload the Menu

After installation, you may not immediately see the new application in the Menu. To make it appear:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

This action updates the JWM menu so that newly installed applications are listed properly.

Launching GNOME Disks

Once installed and the menu has been reloaded, you can find GNOME Disks by:

• Clicking the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Navigating to the Accessories or Settings category.
• Clicking on Disks.

This will open the graphical interface where you can begin managing your storage devices.

How to Uninstall GNOME Disks on FunOS

If you no longer need GNOME Disks, you can remove it completely by following these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open a Terminal using one of the methods described earlier.

Step 2: Remove GNOME Disks

Run the following command to uninstall the application:

sudo apt remove --purge gnome-disk-utility

The --purge option ensures that configuration files are also removed.

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

After uninstalling, you can clean up any packages that are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Reload the Menu

To remove the GNOME Disks entry from the Menu:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

GNOME Disks is a handy utility for managing your storage devices graphically in FunOS. Whether you’re formatting a USB stick, checking your hard drive’s health, or partitioning your disk, this tool provides the essential functions in an intuitive interface. Now that you’ve learned how to install and uninstall it on FunOS, you’re ready to take full control of your system’s storage.