How To Install cfitsio-static on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install cfitsio-static in AlmaLinux 8. cfitsio-static is Static cfitsio library

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install cfitsio-static on AlmaLinux 8.

What is cfitsio-static

Static cfitsio library; avoid use if possible.

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

Install cfitsio-static 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 cfitsio-static using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install cfitsio-static

Install cfitsio-static 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 cfitsio-static using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install cfitsio-static

How To Uninstall cfitsio-static on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the cfitsio-static package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove cfitsio-static

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Summary

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