How to Install fdisk Command on Generic Linux

If you have recently tried to use the fdisk command on your Generic Linux system and received a “command not found” error, don’t worry. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install the fdisk command on your system.

Why is fdisk not Found?

In recent versions of many Linux distributions, including Generic Linux, the fdisk command is no longer included by default. This is because newer tools like parted and gdisk have become more popular for disk partitioning tasks. However, if you still prefer to use fdisk or if you have scripts that rely on it, you can easily install it.

Installation Steps

To install the fdisk command on Generic Linux, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Run the following command to update your package repository:

   sudo apt update
   

3. Then, install the fdisk command by running:

   sudo apt install util-linux
   

4. Once the installation is complete, you should now be able to use the fdisk command on your Generic Linux system.

Compatibility Note

If the apt package manager is not available on your Generic Linux system, you can use the respective package manager for your distribution. For example, if you are using a distribution that uses yum, you can replace apt with yum in the commands above.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install the fdisk command on Generic Linux, even though it is not included by default in recent distributions. By following these steps, you can continue using fdisk for disk partitioning tasks on your system.