How to install gcc-xtensa-lx106 on Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa)?

In this article we are going to learn the commands and steps to install gcc-xtensa-lx106 package on Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa).


 

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Quick installation of gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1):

Step 1: Update system:

	sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install: gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

Ater updaing the OS run following command to install the packae:

	sudo apt-get install gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

Package Details

Package:gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)
Version:9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Maintainer:Ubuntu Developers
Home page:https://gcc.gnu.org/
Description:GNU C compiler for Xtensa lx106 core Bare metal C cross compiler for chips using the Xtensa lx106 core, such as the Espressif ESP8266 wireless SoCs. This package is primarily for those developing for the ESP8266 platform and is not needed by normal users or developers.
Distro:Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Release:
Repo/Section:universe/devel

How to install gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?

First of all update your system with the command:

sudo apt-get update

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Above command will download the package lists for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on your system. This will update the list of newest versions of packages and its dependencies on your system.

After downloading the latest package list with the help of above you can run the installation process.

If gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) is not installed on your compter then the command 'dpkg -L gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)' will give followin error.

deepak@deepak-VirtualBox:~$ dpkg -L gcc-xtensa-lx106
dpkg-query: package 'gcc-xtensa-lx106' is not installed
Use dpkg --contents (= dpkg-deb --contents) to list archive files contents.
deepak@deepak-VirtualBox:~$ 

Installing gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1):

After system update use the following command to install gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1):

sudo apt-get install gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

Above command will confirm before installing the package on your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Operating System. If you are not already logged in as su, installer will ask you the root password. After completion of the installation you can use the package on your system.

How to uninstall/remove gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?

Now we will see the commands for uninstalling the gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. For uninstalling this package you can easily use the apt command and remove the package from Linux Operating System.

To remove the gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) following command is used:

sudo apt-get remove  gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

Following command is used to remove the gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) package along with its dependencies:

sudo apt-get remove --auto-remove gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

This will remove gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) and all its dependent packages which is no longer needed in the system.

Completely removing gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) with all configuration files:

Following command should be used with care as it deletes all the configuration files and data:

sudo apt-get purge gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

or you can use following command also:

sudo apt-get purge --auto-remove gcc-xtensa-lx106
Architecture: amd64
Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6
Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1)

Above command will remove all the configuration files and data associated with gcc-xtensa-lx106 Architecture: amd64 Version: 9.2.1-29ubuntu1+6 Built-Using: gcc-9 (= 9.2.1-29ubuntu1) package. You can can't recover the delete data, so, use this command with care.