How To Install gpsbabel on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install gpsbabel in AlmaLinux 8. gpsbabel is A tool to convert between various formats used by GPS devices

Introduction

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

What is gpsbabel

Converts GPS waypoint, route, and track data from one format type to another.

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

Install gpsbabel 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 gpsbabel using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install gpsbabel

Install gpsbabel 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 gpsbabel using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install gpsbabel

How To Uninstall gpsbabel on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove gpsbabel

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Summary

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