How To Install bitmap-console-fonts on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install bitmap-console-fonts in AlmaLinux 8. bitmap-console-fonts is Selected set of bitmap fonts

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install bitmap-console-fonts on AlmaLinux 8.

What is bitmap-console-fonts

The bitmap-fonts package provides a number of bitmap fonts selected from the xorg package designed for use locations such as terminals.

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

Install bitmap-console-fonts 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 bitmap-console-fonts using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install bitmap-console-fonts

Install bitmap-console-fonts 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 bitmap-console-fonts using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install bitmap-console-fonts

How To Uninstall bitmap-console-fonts on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the bitmap-console-fonts package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove bitmap-console-fonts

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install bitmap-console-fonts on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.