How do I uninstall it?

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How do I uninstall it?Jshaw02/14/2009 - 23:33

As adept in Ubuntu 8.04 as I am, I still hit a wall when I try to uninstall programs that I haven't gotten over synaptic or the classic "sudo apt-get." The problem I'm having with the game is, while everything else goes, the graphics do not. It's a black screen. I do have emerald and compiz enabled, but I don't need to try the game, I've bought both the windows and Wiiware versions. I just thought it would be fun. Can someone guide me through the uninstallation?

Re: How do I uninstall it?icaruscoil02/15/2009 - 00:13

In my case I needed to uninstall the demo and I just changed the command from a -i (install) to -r (remove) which should work for the full version as well.  I am on a 64b system so needed the --force command to install but I don't think it's necessary for removal, I'm just lazy so pushing the up arrow and changing one letter was easy.


sudo dpkg -r --force-architecture WorldOfGooDemo

or in your case

sudo dpkg -r --force-architecture WorldOfGoo

should do the trick.

or if you are running 32 bits this will probably do it.

sudo dpkg -r  WorldOfGoo

This game is great, thanks 2D Boy!

Re: How do I uninstall it?Soultaker02/15/2009 - 08:11

If you're using a 32-bit distribution, you should be able to uninstall through Synaptic. Look in the list of "Installed (local or obsolete)" packages to find it quickly. (It's a "local" package because you download it yourself, instead of getting it from a central package repository).

Re: How do I uninstall it?Jshaw02/15/2009 - 12:42

I only looked at the replies just now and realized how idiotic my post sounded. I didn't even mention what game I was talking about, though it was obvious.  :P Anyways, thank you for your help.