How To Install libsidplayfp on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install libsidplayfp in AlmaLinux 8. libsidplayfp is SID chip music module playing library

Introduction

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

What is libsidplayfp

This library provides support for playing SID music modules originally created on Commodore 64 and compatibles. It contains a processing engine for MOS 6510 machine code and MOS 6581 Sound Interface Device (SID) chip output. It is used by music player programs like SIDPLAY and several plug-ins for versatile audio players.

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

Install libsidplayfp 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 libsidplayfp using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install libsidplayfp

Install libsidplayfp 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 libsidplayfp using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install libsidplayfp

How To Uninstall libsidplayfp on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove libsidplayfp

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Summary

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