How To Install xgamma on Fedora 36

In this tutorial we learn how to install xgamma in Fedora 36. xgamma is X utility to query and alter the gamma correction of a monitor

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install xgamma on Fedora 36.

What is xgamma

xgamma allows X users to query and alter the gamma correction of a monitor via the X video mode extension (XFree86-VidModeExtension).

We can use yum or dnf to install xgamma on Fedora 36. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install xgamma.

Install xgamma on Fedora 36 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install xgamma using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install xgamma

Install xgamma on Fedora 36 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install xgamma using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install xgamma

How To Uninstall xgamma on Fedora 36

To uninstall only the xgamma package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove xgamma

xgamma Package Contents on Fedora 36

/usr/bin/xgamma
/usr/lib/.build-id
/usr/lib/.build-id/bf
/usr/lib/.build-id/bf/63f7c551820a963149567414b2010e43703e33
/usr/share/licenses/xgamma
/usr/share/licenses/xgamma/COPYING
/usr/share/man/man1/xgamma.1.gz

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install xgamma on Fedora 36 using yum and [dnf]((/fedora/36/dnf/).