How To Install mpg123-libs on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install mpg123-libs in AlmaLinux 8. mpg123-libs is Real time MPEG 1.0/2.0/2.5 audio player/decoder for layers 1, 2 and 3

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install mpg123-libs on AlmaLinux 8.

What is mpg123-libs

Real time MPEG 1.0/2.0/2.5 audio player/decoder for layers 1, 2 and 3 (most commonly MPEG 1.0 layer 3 aka MP3), as well as re-usable decoding and output libraries.

We can use yum or dnf to install mpg123-libs on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install mpg123-libs.

Install mpg123-libs 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 mpg123-libs using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install mpg123-libs

Install mpg123-libs 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 mpg123-libs using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install mpg123-libs

How To Uninstall mpg123-libs on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the mpg123-libs package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove mpg123-libs

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install mpg123-libs on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.