How To Install python3-distlib on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-distlib on AlmaLinux 8.
What is python3-distlib
Distlib contains the implementations of the packaging PEPs and other low-level features which relate to packaging, distribution and deployment of Python software. If Distlib can be made genuinely useful, then it is possible for third-party packaging tools to transition to using it. Their developers and users then benefit from standardised implementation of low-level functions, time saved by not having to reinvent wheels, and improved interoperability between tools.
We can use yum or dnf to install python3-distlib on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-distlib.
Install python3-distlib 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 python3-distlib using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install python3-distlib
Install python3-distlib 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 python3-distlib using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install python3-distlib
How To Uninstall python3-distlib on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the python3-distlib package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove python3-distlib
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-distlib on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
