How To Install texlive-epsf on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-epsf in AlmaLinux 8. texlive-epsf is Simple macros for EPS inclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-epsf on AlmaLinux 8.

What is texlive-epsf

The original graphics inclusion macros for use with dvips; still widely used by Plain TeX users (in particular). For LaTeX users, the package is nowadays deprecated in favour of the more sophisticated standard LaTeX graphics bundle of packages (which are also available to Plain TeX users, either via its Plain TeX version, or through the support offered by etex).

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

Install texlive-epsf 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 texlive-epsf using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install texlive-epsf

Install texlive-epsf 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 texlive-epsf using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install texlive-epsf

How To Uninstall texlive-epsf on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the texlive-epsf package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove texlive-epsf

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Summary

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