How To Install libAfterImage on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install libAfterImage in AlmaLinux 8. libAfterImage is A generic image manipulation library

Introduction

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

What is libAfterImage

libAfterImage is a generic image manipulation library. It was initially implemented to address AfterStep Window Manager’s needs for image handling, but it evolved into extremely powerful and flexible software, suitable for virtually any project that has needs for loading, manipulating, displaying images, as well as writing images in files. Most of the popular image formats are supported using standard libraries, with XCF, XPM, PPM/PNM, BMP, ICO and TGA being supported internally. GIF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF and SVG formats are supported via standard libraries. Powerful text rendering capabilities included, providing support for TrueType fonts using FreeType library, and anti-aliasing of standard fonts from X window system.

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

Install libAfterImage 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 libAfterImage using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install libAfterImage

Install libAfterImage 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 libAfterImage using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install libAfterImage

How To Uninstall libAfterImage on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove libAfterImage

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Summary

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