How To Install skkdic on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install skkdic in AlmaLinux 8. skkdic is Dictionaries for SKK (Simple Kana-Kanji conversion program)

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install skkdic on AlmaLinux 8.

What is skkdic

This package includes the SKK dictionaries, including the large dictionary SKK-JISYO.L and pubdic+ dictionary.

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

Install skkdic 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 skkdic using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install skkdic

Install skkdic 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 skkdic using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install skkdic

How To Uninstall skkdic on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the skkdic package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove skkdic

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Summary

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