How To Install libthai on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install libthai in AlmaLinux 8. libthai is Thai language support routines

Introduction

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

What is libthai

LibThai is a set of Thai language support routines aimed to ease developers’ tasks to incorporate Thai language support in their applications. It includes important Thai-specific functions e.g. word breaking, input and output methods as well as basic character and string supports.

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

Install libthai 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 libthai using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install libthai

Install libthai 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 libthai using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install libthai

How To Uninstall libthai on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove libthai

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Summary

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