How To Install pidgin-skypeweb on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install pidgin-skypeweb in AlmaLinux 8. pidgin-skypeweb is Adds pixmaps, icons and smileys for Skype protocol

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install pidgin-skypeweb on AlmaLinux 8.

What is pidgin-skypeweb

Adds pixmaps, icons and smileys for Skype protocol implemented by libskypeweb.

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

Install pidgin-skypeweb 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 pidgin-skypeweb using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install pidgin-skypeweb

Install pidgin-skypeweb 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 pidgin-skypeweb using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install pidgin-skypeweb

How To Uninstall pidgin-skypeweb on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the pidgin-skypeweb package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove pidgin-skypeweb

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Summary

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