How To Install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Convert-Bencode_XS is Faster conversions to/from Bencode format

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-Convert-Bencode_XS

This module provides two functions, bencode and bdecode, which encode and decode bencoded strings respectively.

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

Install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS 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 perl-Convert-Bencode_XS using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS

Install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS 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 perl-Convert-Bencode_XS using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS

How To Uninstall perl-Convert-Bencode_XS on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-Convert-Bencode_XS package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-Convert-Bencode_XS

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Convert-Bencode_XS on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.