How to Install xclock Command on Amazon Linux

If you are using Amazon Linux and trying to run the xclock command but receiving a “command not found” error, it’s because the xclock command is no longer included by default in Amazon Linux.

What is xclock?

xclock is a simple graphical clock application that is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems to display the current time in a graphical format.

Installation

To install the xclock command on Amazon Linux, you can use the following steps:

1. Update the package repository:

   sudo yum update
   

2. Install the necessary packages:

   sudo yum install xorg-x11-apps
   

3. After installing the xorg-x11-apps package, you should be able to run the xclock command successfully:

   xclock
   

Compatibility Issues

If you encounter any compatibility issues with the above commands on Amazon Linux, you can try the following alternative approach:

1. Install the xorg-x11-utils package instead of xorg-x11-apps:

   sudo yum install xorg-x11-utils
   

2. Run the xclock command after installing the xorg-x11-utils package:

   xclock
   

By following the steps above, you should be able to successfully install and run the xclock command on Amazon Linux.

Conclusion

While the xclock command is no longer included by default in Amazon Linux, you can easily install it by installing the necessary X11 packages. This simple graphical clock application can be a useful tool for displaying the current time in a graphical format on your Amazon Linux system.