How To Install Xaw3d on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install Xaw3d in AlmaLinux 8. Xaw3d is A version of the MIT Athena widget set for X

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install Xaw3d on AlmaLinux 8.

What is Xaw3d

Xaw3d is an enhanced version of the MIT Athena Widget set for the X Window System. Xaw3d adds a three-dimensional look to applications with minimal or no source code changes. You should install Xaw3d if you are using applications which incorporate the MIT Athena widget set and you’d like to incorporate a 3D look into those applications.

We can use yum or dnf to install Xaw3d on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install Xaw3d.

Install Xaw3d 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 Xaw3d using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install Xaw3d

Install Xaw3d 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 Xaw3d using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install Xaw3d

How To Uninstall Xaw3d on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the Xaw3d package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove Xaw3d

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install Xaw3d on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.