How To Install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install GMT-common in AlmaLinux 8. GMT-common is Common files for GMT

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8.

What is GMT-common

The GMT-common package contains common files for GMT (Generic Mapping Tools) package.

We can use yum or dnf to install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install GMT-common.

Install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

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

sudo dnf -y install GMT-common

Install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install GMT-common using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install GMT-common

How To Uninstall GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the GMT-common package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove GMT-common

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install GMT-common on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.