How To Install ncurses-compat-libs on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install ncurses-compat-libs in AlmaLinux 8. ncurses-compat-libs is Ncurses compatibility libraries

Introduction

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

What is ncurses-compat-libs

The curses library routines are a terminal-independent method of updating character screens with reasonable optimization. The ncurses (new curses) library is a freely distributable replacement for the discontinued 4.4 BSD classic curses library. This package contains the ABI version 5 of the ncurses libraries for compatibility.

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

Install ncurses-compat-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 ncurses-compat-libs using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install ncurses-compat-libs

Install ncurses-compat-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 ncurses-compat-libs using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install ncurses-compat-libs

How To Uninstall ncurses-compat-libs on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove ncurses-compat-libs

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Summary

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