How To Install dvblast on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install dvblast in AlmaLinux 8. dvblast is Simple and powerful streaming application

Introduction

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

What is dvblast

DVBlast is a simple and powerful streaming application based on the linux-dvb API. It opens a DVB device, tunes it, places PID filters, configures a CAM module, and demultiplexes the packets to several RTP outputs. It supports the new S2API of linux-dvb (compile option).

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

Install dvblast 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 dvblast using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install dvblast

Install dvblast 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 dvblast using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install dvblast

How To Uninstall dvblast on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove dvblast

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Summary

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