How To Install chrpath on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install chrpath in AlmaLinux 8. chrpath is Modify rpath of compiled programs

Introduction

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

What is chrpath

chrpath allows you to modify the dynamic library load path (rpath) of compiled programs. Currently, only removing and modifying the rpath is supported.

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

Install chrpath 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 chrpath using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install chrpath

Install chrpath 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 chrpath using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install chrpath

How To Uninstall chrpath on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove chrpath

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Summary

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