How To Install annobin on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install annobin in AlmaLinux 8. annobin is Annotate and examine compiled binary files

Introduction

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

What is annobin

Provides a plugin for GCC that records extra information in the files that it compiles. Note - the plugin is automatically enabled in gcc builds via flags provided by the redhat-rpm-macros package.

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

Install annobin 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 annobin using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install annobin

Install annobin 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 annobin using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install annobin

How To Uninstall annobin on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove annobin

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Summary

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