How To Install texlive-metapost on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-metapost in AlmaLinux 8. texlive-metapost is A development of Metafont for creating graphics

Introduction

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

What is texlive-metapost

MetaPost uses a language based on that of Metafont to produce precise technical illustrations. Its output is scalable PostScript or SVG, rather than the bitmaps Metafont creates.

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

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

sudo dnf -y install texlive-metapost

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

sudo yum -y install texlive-metapost

How To Uninstall texlive-metapost on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove texlive-metapost

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Summary

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