Which package provides `xclock` and `xeyes` applications in RHEL8 and RHEL9?

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Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Issue

  • How to install the xclock in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8?
  • Unable to find xclock or xeyes applications in RHEL8 and RHEL9.

Resolution

Steps to install the package in RHEL8

  • Enable the CRB repository on the system:

    # subscription-manager repos --enable=codeready-builder-for-rhel-8-x86_64-rpms
    
  • To install the package:

    # yum install xorg-x11-apps
    

This package is deprecated in RHEL9. Use xterm or any other GUI based application to test SSH X11Forwarding in RHEL9.

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