How To Install bzip2-devel on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install bzip2-devel in AlmaLinux 8. bzip2-devel is Libraries and header files for apps which will use bzip2

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install bzip2-devel on AlmaLinux 8.

What is bzip2-devel

Header files and a library of bzip2 functions, for developing apps which will use the library.

We can use yum or dnf to install bzip2-devel on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install bzip2-devel.

Install bzip2-devel 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 bzip2-devel using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install bzip2-devel

Install bzip2-devel 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 bzip2-devel using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install bzip2-devel

How To Uninstall bzip2-devel on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the bzip2-devel package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove bzip2-devel

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install bzip2-devel on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.