How To Install pcsc-lite-ccid on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install pcsc-lite-ccid in AlmaLinux 8. pcsc-lite-ccid is Generic USB CCID smart card reader driver

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install pcsc-lite-ccid on AlmaLinux 8.

What is pcsc-lite-ccid

Generic USB CCID (Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices) driver for use with the PC/SC Lite daemon.

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

Install pcsc-lite-ccid 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 pcsc-lite-ccid using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install pcsc-lite-ccid

Install pcsc-lite-ccid 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 pcsc-lite-ccid using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install pcsc-lite-ccid

How To Uninstall pcsc-lite-ccid on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the pcsc-lite-ccid package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove pcsc-lite-ccid

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install pcsc-lite-ccid on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.