How To Install libc-client on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install libc-client in AlmaLinux 8. libc-client is UW C-client mail library

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install libc-client on AlmaLinux 8.

What is libc-client

Provides a common API for accessing mailboxes.

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

Install libc-client 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 libc-client using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install libc-client

Install libc-client 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 libc-client using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install libc-client

How To Uninstall libc-client on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the libc-client package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove libc-client

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Summary

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