How To Install perl-XString on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-XString in AlmaLinux 8. perl-XString is Isolated String helpers from B

Introduction

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

What is perl-XString

XString provides the B string helpers in one isolated package. Right now only cstring and perlstring are available.

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

Install perl-XString 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-XString using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-XString

Install perl-XString 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-XString using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-XString

How To Uninstall perl-XString on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove perl-XString

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Summary

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